Sunday September 11, 2011
 
Guarding Our Souls
 
The great danger of the turmoil of the end-time in which we live is losing our souls.
 Losing our souls means losing touch with our center, our true call in life, our
 mission, our spiritual task.  Losing our soul means becoming so distracted by and
preoccupied with all that is happening around us that we end up fragmented, confused,
and erratic.  Jesus is very aware of that danger.  He says:  "Take care not to be
deceived, because many will come using my name and saying, 'I am the one' and 'The
time is near at hand'  Refuse to join them" (Luke 21:8).
 
In the midst of anxious times there are many false prophets, promising all sorts
 of "salvations."  It is important that we be faithful disciples of Jesus, never
 losing touch with our true spiritual selves.
 
- Henri J. M. Nouwen