Saint Angela Merici
Today, we walk with trust, guided by the wisdom of Saint Angela Merici, who teaches us that the spiritual journey is not marked by clarity of destination but by faithfulness in the present moment. She reminds us that God does not overwhelm us with the entire path at once, but lovingly meets us where we are, inviting us to take the next small, faithful step. In this way, trust becomes not a feeling we wait for, but a choice we make again and again.
As we walk, we learn to notice how God is already at work in quiet and often hidden ways. God shapes us not only through moments of certainty or success, but through patience learned in waiting, attentiveness cultivated in listening, and love practiced in the ordinary rhythms of our lives. In the unnoticed moments—conversations, pauses, acts of kindness, and silent prayer—God is forming us gently and faithfully. Nothing is rushed; nothing is wasted.
Saint Angela invites us to release our desire for control and certainty, reminding us that fear often grows when we cling too tightly to outcomes. Instead, we are called to choose trust over fear, gentleness over force, and openness over resistance. This gentleness extends inward as well, as we learn to be patient with our own limitations, trusting that God’s grace is sufficient and active even when we feel incomplete or unsure.
With calm courage, we open our hearts to God’s ongoing work within us. We allow ourselves to be led, knowing that God’s wisdom is deeper than our understanding and God’s timing more faithful than our plans. Confidence grows not from knowing what comes next, but from believing in the One who walks with us.
As we place our lives in God’s care—our hopes, our fears, our questions, and our desires—we come to trust Saint Angela’s promise that nothing will be lacking. God provides what we need for each moment, often in unexpected ways. In surrender, we find freedom; in trust, we discover peace; and in faithful attention to the present moment, we learn to walk steadily in God’s grace.
A question to think about:
