Yesterday, a short phrase from the responsorial psalm really struck a chord with me. The beautiful passage, a song of a trusting, obedient heart, began: “I have waited, waited for the LORD, and he stooped toward me” (Ps. 40).

This image of Our Lord stooping toward us is, in itself, something to gratefully ponder.

It resonates especially with me at this time in my life. The past year, for various reasons, has not been an easy one.

However, during my moments of difficulty, I have sensed the truth of these wondrous words.

When I am in need, crying out in prayer and raising my heart toward Jesus, He has truly stooped toward me. He has held me in my need.

When I go to bed at night, especially after a hard day, it is such a consolation to know that Jesus is physically there, just down the hall in our chapel.

It is consoling to realize that He not only stoops toward us (once), but He stays with us always.

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