Try a walking meditation... This is not just taking a walk. This is a walk where you focus on listening to and directing the movements of your body. A walking meditation practice allows a quiet, focused mind to become an integral part of your life. If walking is not an option for you, apply the same principles to how you do move. Our bodies respond and react to sloping pathways, pebbles beneath our feet, and branches that have pushed through the sidewalk. God created our bodies to adapt and adjust to these changes. Attend to the marvelous gift from God that your body is. May you be blessed and amazed at the profound gift of your body.
Be inspired... Read a paragraph, a chapter, or the entire The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis. This wonderful reminder of who Jesus is and how the Gospel finds life in today’s world – in ourselves and in and with others. It inspires and confirms the life of Christ alive and well in you.
Visit other Catholic communities... No matter where we go on the planet, the Eucharistic celebration is the same. The language may be different or some rituals may be adapted for the culture, but Jesus is the same. When you are away from home, take the time to see how vast, unique, and connected we are as the People of God, the universal church, the Catholic community.
In this Ordinary Time of our Liturgical Year, may you enjoy the extraordinary love and faithfulness of God.
Anne Scanlan is a member of the RENEW staff, serves on the Why Catholic? team, and is an exceptional liturgist.