Bidden or Not Bidden

The world-renowned psychotherapist, Carl Jung (1875-1961) displayed this Latin phrase above the front door of his home in Zurich, Switzerland.  It is a powerful statement of faith and  strength for those times when we feel God’s absence in our lives because of a crisis of faith, a family tragedy, or personal loss.  Seasonal changes are happening all around us.  The warmth of summer is being chased away by the cool of fall.  The green of growth is being slowly replaced by the multi colored hues of life going dormant.  Changes in the landscape of our world remind us of the seasonal changes that take place in our lives.  I have found this phrase to be especially helpful and encouraging during times of seasonal change, especially when that change is personal. Vocatus atque non vocatus Deus aderit   (Bidden or not bidden, God is present)  Whether we call upon God or not, whether we believe in God or not, God believes in us and is always present in our hearts, in our daily lives, in our world, and in our universe.   Thanks be to God!

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