Our spiritual sojourn of life is beset with hills and valleys, moments of desolation and consolation . Consolation are the highs, a sense of being loved, a sense of rightness in life! Desolation has a sense of sadness, of being alone, of being lost and in darkness, a sense of hopelessness. Both are important Graces in our spiritual journey. It is in desolation that we realize our dependence and reliance on God-that He brings us into a deeper understanding of sin in our lives. He seems to strip and prune us so that we can have a greater experience of Him in our life! We must immediately turn to God in these moments for Discernment, Wisdom, and Patience as we wait upon the timing of our Lord! Like the seasons, winter turns to spring and the Resurrection follows the Calvary's! Watch for it and Wait for it-God IS With us accompanying us every step of the Way! Love and prayers!