Spiritual
Harmony
Hedwig Lewis SJ
The Principle and Foundation and Contemplation
to Attain Love are the overture and finale respectively of Ignatius’
orchestration of divine-human movements in the Exercises. The composition is “uplifting” – literally – from “i” to
“YOU”.
The P-F
begins with what “I ought to desire” – namely, harmony between God, Creation,
and humankind. I order my life according to the divine rhythm. I stay attuned
to what synchronizes with the divine purpose of my life, and exercise “passionate
indifference” to whatever causes
dissonance within and without.
The Contemplation
is a “symphony” in four movements: God’s
gift to me: my birth, family, personality, talents… (I sing of God’s
graciousness). God’s self-giving:
God’s empowering presence… (I join in the hymn to Creation). God’s ongoing labours… (As co-creator, I
strive to create harmony). God’s
unconditional self-giving love… (My life is but a song of love and service).
The Exercises break into a crescendo
in “Take and Receive”.
Like a musical instrument, I surrender myself entirely
in the hands of my Maker. I let HIS music vibrate in my memory, understanding
and will. I dance to God’s tune! Dance,
because my surrender is joyful and liberating. I inspire others to become God’s
partners – and dance.
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