I am a bit of a bibliophile. I love books. Part
of the desire is to look for what makes sense of the world and to make
connections. In looking for patterns and what fits I find myself in an ongoing
search for what is real and lasting. However, at times I also need to remember
that books are a way of engaging with the thinking of others and to have
conversations with them but they are not an end in themselves. They are a way
of assisting us to learn about life but they are not a replacement for engaging
with what sustains life.
It is the same with many things which can
become a security for us, whether it is money, possessions, the work we engage
with, relationships or our favourite hobby. These are all important ways of
seeking to find meaning in life but they do not substitute for what lies at the
heart of life. We are called to seek a relationship which lies at the heart of
all relationships. We are called to be people of prayer who prayerfully engage
with our world. This is a call to be attentive and present. To listen for what
is important for this day and this moment. It calls us to be real and in tune
with the heart of God who seeks us out. In discovering what is real we find
what is the treasure which sustains us.