Why do you Linger in this Moment?

                “My dear loving Lord, I close my eyes and feel Your loving embrace. Your goodness washes over me and gives me great peace. My heart swells with every breath as I breathe in Your holy presence. I cling to this intimate moment of communion and dare not move, lest I break this connection with You, my Lord, my God.”

                “My dear child, why do you linger in this moment? I too cherish this connection with My beloved creation but I will never leave you. I am with You always. I am in you as I am in My Father and My Father is in Me. We are one, you and I, one body. I will never leave you, even when you are distracted or anxious, I am there in your heart always. Just like the sun which always shines, even when the clouds and storms come and block its rays, it still shines - it is constant like Me and My love. Do not worry that our intimate connection will be lost, I am everywhere at all times. I am with you in all that you do, whether it be mundane daily work or cherished moments of deep prayer; I am there. I am in every Catholic church you drive by or visit. I am in every piece of My creation in the world – in the natural things I made and in every living creature. Every person you see has Me inside of them so every conversation you have, you are having with Me as well. In every joyful, spiritual person and in every angry, lost or fearful person, I am there. Never forget that and you will always retain our intimate connection. Love and minister to all people and you will be loving and ministering to Me.

                “So My dear child, do not try so hard to linger here in this moment. It is just a moment in all eternity. Every moment has a blessing I wish to give you, so take heart and be brave. Go and find Me in every moment everywhere. Just like the sun, I am waiting to shine My warmth and love on you everywhere, all the time. You may always return to these cherished moments, but be willing to keep moving. I have much to give you.”

                As the Lord said to St. Catherine of Siena, “Go forth from the quiet of contemplation and courageously bear witness to My truth.”