not outside themselves
but inside themselves,
to the sweetest, gentlest
and most beautiful male child imaginable.
It is Jesus whom we must bring to birth
and produce in ourselves.
You are pregnant with him,
my dear sister,
and blessed by God who is his Father.
~St. Francis de Sales
"Holy Midwife"
Every day a little birthing awaits us,
An opportunity pregnant with possibility.
Some of these spiritual birthings go easy.
Others are long, difficult, and agonizing.
You, Holy Midwife, attend each delivery
And urge us toward expectant growth.
Remind us that we must do our part.
Breathe in. Breathe out. Let go. Let go.
Trust the painful contractions of labor
Preceding the precious life that follows.
Today: I listen to Holy Midwife urging my growth.
by Sr. Joyce Rupp, S.S.M.
O Jesus living in Mary, thank You for giving me Your mother to be my holy midwife. When I listen to her, I hear her say, "Do whatever He tells you" Jn 2:5). With her wise and loving help, may I gladly give birth to You today, wherever You want and however You want. Amen.
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