In our daily lives, it can often feel like we are distanced from the divine, especially when facing challenges, disappointments, or moments that seem mundane. Yet, if we look closer, we will find that God's love is not only present in the obvious moments of grace but hidden within every action, encounter, and event, much like the sacred mystery of the Eucharist.
Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s reflections on divine love unveil a profound truth: God's love is communicated to us through every creature and event, concealed under the veil of the ordinary. This idea resonates deeply with me, as a mother and a homeschooling parent, where much of my day is spent balancing duties and handling unforeseen challenges. It can be easy to get lost in the grind, but I’ve come to realize that within the very fabric of my daily life, God is working – just as He is in yours.
I’ve often had moments where I couldn’t understand why something was happening. One such instance was when my child was struggling with a learning challenge, and I felt helpless. I couldn’t fix it or make it easier for them, and it left me feeling frustrated. In that moment of difficulty, I prayed for guidance, asking God to intervene, to help us both through it. And, as time went on, I realized something remarkable: the struggle itself was a gift. It was in the slow and patient work of supporting my child through their frustration that I encountered God’s grace.
These moments – which at first seemed painful or unnecessary – were actually invitations for communion with divine love. As de Caussade suggests, God uses even the most challenging and unappealing situations to draw us closer to Him. These challenges act as veils, hiding the sacred within what seems like a burden. Just like how Christ hides in the Eucharist, so too does divine love hide in the daily struggles of life.
When we embrace this perspective, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. The inconveniences, frustrations, and crosses we bear can be seen as sacraments of divine love – opportunities for us to experience communion with God. How beautiful is this mystery! That God gives Himself to us not only in the formal sacraments but in every moment, even in the littlest or most frustrating parts of our lives.
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This hidden work of divine love is something we can renew continually, as de Caussade reminds us. Every time we align ourselves with God’s will, trusting in His love despite our discomfort, we open ourselves to this communion. It might not be as sacramentally evident as the Eucharist, but it is no less real or meaningful.
The more we allow ourselves to surrender to the divine love present in every moment, the more we grow in holiness. As I reflect on my own life, I see how these simple, everyday moments are the places where God has worked the most transformation in me. They’ve taught me patience, humility, and trust. And I’m sure, if you look closely, you will see the same divine work unfolding in your life.
Let us embrace this truth: that God’s love is always present, even in what seems small, foolish, or unworthy. By accepting these moments as hidden gifts, we can experience a continual, life-giving communion with divine love – a communion that will transform not just us, but everyone we encounter.
Reflection: Take a moment today to recognize where God is hiding His love in your life. Perhaps it’s in a moment of frustration or difficulty that you’re tempted to dismiss as irrelevant. Instead, pause, and allow yourself to see it as a hidden invitation to experience His grace.
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