• Both Mary Ward and Ignatius found that their friendship with Jesus changed the way they thought of themselves.  All our relationships change us in some way, and this relationship transforms us most of all, helping us to grow in love and freedom.
• As we begin this time of prayerful encounter with Jesus we ask for the grace to focus and be still.  In your mind, put all your hopes and desires for this time in front of you, and any burdens or distractions behind you. 
• Focus on what is before you and breathe in the Spirit of God who desires to fill all your being.
• In the Gospels we see Peter learning through trial and much error to let go of his attachments.  He was finally healed when he learned to accept his own inner poverty and the unshakable love that Jesus had for him, despite it all.  We hear this in the Gospel of Luke…

Luke 5:4-11
When Jesus had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. So they signalled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken […]; Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.