WAITING ON GOD

“Those who strive to live according to the truth and care little about how others treat or judge them find their serenity in God.” (Blessed Henry Suso)

When speaking of “serenity in God,” Blessed Henry Suso refers to inner peace, harmony with the divine will, and the repose of the soul in the Lord. The focus is on God, and all the powers of the soul are oriented toward the truth. In other words, it is a matter of continually seeking and fulfilling God’s will. This reminds us of Jesus’ exhortation: Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Read More

Blessed Henry of Zwiefalten: An unknown saint

Today, November 4, we commemorate St. Charles Borromeo, a great bishop and church reformer. The liturgy rightly praises God for this servant’s witness. However, I think it is important to make known certain saints who have fallen into oblivion, so that we may rejoice in them and give thanks to the Lord for their lives. We can also hope that they rejoice when we remember them.

One of these somewhat forgotten saints is Blessed Henry of Zwiefalten, whose tomb is unknown and in whose honor no altar or chapel has been erected—or if there are any, they are very obscure. Yet he is engraved in God’s memory, and ancient chronicles tell his moving story.

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