By Kathleen Duffy, SSJ
In his spiritual treatise, The Divine Milieu, Teilhard shares his place of solace, a place where he found the healing and comfort he needed so desperately given the difficulties that confronted him in life. He treasured the heightened consciousness he found there, its deeply personal charm. He often returned to the Divine Milieu to bathe in the light of Christ’s palpable presence, the only atmosphere in which he could truly breathe. Moved to adoration, he would sometimes reach out to grasp the moment and hold on to the light. But, when he did, the Divine Milieu would withdraw, urging him to move ever closer to the center union.
Like Teilhard, we too often feel the inner glow that accompanies special moments: the song of a bird, a gentle breeze, a loving encounter. Moments like these draw us into the heart of Matter where Christ resides and where all is one. In this holy place, our perception of things is transformed; we learn new ways of being in the world; we come to know Christ as the Radiance drawing the human family toward the light, to the heights, and into freedom, stirring up passionate desire to work at our God-given vision, and teaching us to bear the burden of greater consciousness.
Looking for more from Kathleen Duffy? Sign-up for her upcoming retreat, “Growing in Radiance with Teilhard de Chardin” July 20 beginning at 4:00 pm through July 26 at 11:30 am by using the link below. There is also a commuter option available, Please register for the commuter option by calling 410-442-3120.
https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/growing-in-radiance-with-teilhard/