Hugging The Monstrance

[CatholicSam]

NotWorthy:

After listening to Fr. Richard Landry, I got the urge to take off my shoes, “For you are standing on holy ground”, while in adoration. He explains that the Sisters of Mother Teresa do this when they are in the chapel. I fought off the urge for a month, worried about what other people might think, wondering if I was trying to be melodramatic or “more righteous”.

After realizing that I was worried about the wrong thing, I silently and discreetly removed my shoes. The second time I did this, I noticed upon leaving, that one of the ladies behind me had removed hers. I know her well enough to realize that she understood just why she was doing this, and I felt a great joy.

Now the shoes come off immediatly, which helps remind me of the total overpowering Love that I am in the presence of.

God Bless!

Notworthy

I am glad you followed your heart and didn’t let the fear of what others might think bully you out of taking off your shoes. This reminds me of the story of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. She used to take off her crown when she entered the church/chapel. This didn’t go over too well with the other royals in the palace, who kept theirs firmly in place. She said that she couldn’t think of wearing her fine, elegant crown in the presence of Jesus, who wore a crown of thorns. There will always be someone there who is looking to judge people, but we must be sure that we please the only Judge who matters

 

[AlanFromWichita]

CatholicSam:

I am glad you followed your heart and didn’t let the fear of …

… but we must be sure that we please the only Judge who matters

How awesome a lesson you have brought out of all this! :tiphat:

Alan