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A daily pause

Let wonder interrupt the day

The vision in Revelation places all creation before God in worship. Its vivid images interrupt a cramped view of reality in which our immediate worries are the whole story. Pause before something you did not make: the sky, a tree, a piece of music or another person’s courage. Wonder need not solve the problem you carry. It can restore proportion and turn attention toward the Creator who receives praise beyond our understanding.

· Revelation 4:1–11

The vision in Revelation places all creation before God in worship. Its vivid images interrupt a cramped view of reality in which our immediate worries are the whole story. Pause before something you did not make: the sky, a tree, a piece of music or another person’s courage. Wonder need not solve the problem you carry. It can restore proportion and turn attention toward the Creator who receives praise beyond our understanding.

A question to sit with

What part of creation helps me remember that my worries are not the whole horizon?

One small step

Spend three quiet minutes noticing one created thing, then offer a simple word of praise.

Pray

Creator of heaven and earth, widen my attention and receive my praise amid the concerns of this day. Amen.

Original reflection and prayer. The Scripture reference is chosen for personal reflection and is not necessarily the day’s Mass reading.