Day 1: Presentation Day Novena

Today, we reflect on Nano’s TRUST in Divine Providence

We remember our Presentation family in India and Pakistan

We begin in the name of God our creator,

Christ who shows us the way and

the Spirit who continues to give us hope and courage

The pilgrims paused on the ancient stones 
In the mountain gap. 
Behind them stretched the roadway they had travelled . 
Ahead, mist hid the track. 
Unspoken the question hovered: 
Why go on? Is life not short enough? 
Why seek to pierce its mystery? 
Why venture further on strange paths, risking all' 
Surely that is a gamble for fools - or lovers. 
Why not return quietly to the known road? 
Why be a pilgrim still? 
A voice they knew called to them, saying: 
This is Trasna, the crossing place. 
Choose! Go back if you must, 
You will find your way easily by yesterday’s fires, 
there may be life in the embers yet. 
If that is not your deep desire, 
Stand still. Lay down your load. 
Take your life firmly in your two hands, 
(Gently… you are trusted with something precious) 
While you search your heart’s yearnings: 
What am I seeking? What is my quest? 
When your star rises deep within, 
Trust yourself to its leading. 
You will have the light for first steps. 
This is Trasna, the crossing place. 
Choose! 
This is Trasna, the crossing place 
Come !

Nano’s journey was marked by a spirit of trust in God. She said

“With the help of God, we may do a great deal.”

In the many twists and turns of life, in challenges from family, friends and Church -  Nano turned to prayer.

Trust in God’s love and the deep call to serve the poor inspired her to take the next step when she couldn’t see beyond it.

How are we called to trust today?

What crossings face you today.