Your priest Luther could not find the forgiveness he searched for in the sacrament of Reconciliation. The connection to an earthly line of priests bestowed with the power to forgive was lost to him. So, he remade Church tradition to offer forgiveness to all by default, upon Jesus's sacrifice upon the Cross. What then and where will the Holy Spirit intercede some more on behalf of the Church?

This life provides little joy, and I long for the eternal joy of heaven. But, is not this life also a trial and journey to share the love of Christ with the living sons and daughters of Him? I am rubbed thin by the continual material concerns and social criticism close to me. I am joined to it, but cannot turn away because those I love depend upon it. I seek a unity in this life which is not there; I am alone in purpose.

Lord, open my heart to embrace all, beginning with those closest -- only because Your will was to love all, fiends and enemies. How can I resist? My I find a community of believers with whom to share spiritual joy and spiritual trial. May I fall back upon only Your presence, in the end, to sustain me. For You made all things, and Your love powers all that is good. Amen.