I find myself captivated in the theatre of creation, where God takes centre stage, performing divine acts of creation and redemption. The audience, created by God, is meant to gaze intently upon God’s magnificent work. Yet, I cannot help but notice my human ego as a disruptive force within this audience. Instead of focusing on God’s art, my ego craves attention, seeking the spotlight and drawing the audience’s gaze away from God.
At first, I resist the call to return to the audience and bask in the presence of God. My ego’s enticing voice leads me astray, convincing me to abandon the theatre of creation and follow its lead. It speaks with charisma, offering immediate gratification and pleasure in various forms. I find myself entangled, captivated by its compelling allure.
Amid this turmoil, I hear the gentle voice of God calling out to me, asking, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3: 9). Despite the pull of my ego, I feel the undeniable longing to return to God’s embrace. I am torn between the allure of my ego’s promises and the loving presence of God, who patiently awaits my return.
Standing at this crossroads with eyes closed, I feel God’s overwhelming and merciful presence. I open my eyes to see God’s merciful gaze on me in the Blessed Sacrament. It becomes clear that I must leave behind the crowd surrounding my ego and surrender to the call of God. With a heart filled with both resistance and longing, I finally yield and return to the theatre of creation, where God stands at centre stage, waiting for my return.
Beloved Reflections 
too often it see some of us are slave to our ego and can’t seem to make to move back to the story Everton Street
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Fr. Don your honesty blows my mind. I pray that you will be able to find God away from the Blessed Sacrament. I feel that if you are not aware of God’s powerful presence and love you would not have been able to write this Reflection. Thanks for sharing.
Yvonne 🙏🏼💕
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