Infuriating Life Advice: Acceptance—Introduction by Fr. Kevin Nadolski, OSFS
Fr. Kevin Nadolski, OSFS, Vice President for Mission
“Everything happens for a reason” is a common expression that can easily lead to the idea that our loving God wills evil or seriously bad things to occur in our lives. We know that God never desires evil.
In light of the past few days of an Election Week—not Night—and spikes in COVID-19 infections internationally, nationally, and locally, as well as the stressors of concluding a semester, we could easily feel tired, if not exhausted. What is our response to all of this emotional and spiritual unsettlement?
This brief reflection by a Jesuit poet, based on a spiritual encounter with an Orthodox Jew, offers a compelling perspective on how we can respond to the stressors, challenges, and threats to our calm.
Enjoy!
Fr. Kevin Nadolski, OSFS, Vice President for Mission