Key to me is the ‘rebuke’ Msgr. Pope received from our Lord at the end of this paragraph:
I remember that at a low point in my own life, afflicted with anxiety and depression, I asked the Lord to please end my life quickly and take me home out of this misery. Without hearing words, I felt the Lord’s silent rebuke:
“Until you learn to love the life you have now, you will not love eternal life. If you can’t learn to appreciate the glory of the gifts of this life, then you will not and cannot embrace the fullness of eternal life.”
May we remember this reminder when we think all is lost here in this mortal realm.
Thanks for the ping and your comment. I agree.
Very wise words... Thanks for sharing
For me, the words from above were “Love me in all the people around you.”
Basically the same...
Funny one, but true ... Many years ago I was going through hell and turned to God in prayer saying, “God, Please take my ego and end this misery.” I heard an immediate reply, “I don’t want your garbage!”