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Escaping Through Distractions

Set the screens down. He has been waiting.

Reflections

Set the screens down. He has been waiting. Let that not stay just an idea — let it become the breath you take next.

Scripture

Psalm 46:10

Carmelite Voice

St. John of the Cross

Open Psalm 46:10 slowly tonight. Read it as if it were a letter sent across centuries to find you, on this very page, in this very ache.

Scripture

Psalm 46:10

Carmelite Voice

St. John of the Cross

St. John of the Cross knew this ground by name. They are not far from you. Their prayer, on the other side of glory, is praying you forward.

Scripture

Psalm 46:10

Carmelite Voice

St. John of the Cross

You do not have to resolve escaping through distractions tonight. Staying here, in His company, choosing to be honest — that is already the beginning of healing.

Scripture

Psalm 46:10

Carmelite Voice

St. John of the Cross