Tuesday of Holy Week: More John of the Cross

From The Spiritual Canticle:

Do not despise me;

For if, before you found me dark,

Now truly you can look at me

Since you have looked

And left in me grace and beauty.

This verse is a very personal verse to me. Again John could be writing my journey with these words.

Before I was closed off, unable to receive the grace that God was freely offering. Now I am open to the grace and beauty that God has given me. Now I can see myself more clearly as God sees me.

Pax