Re-reading Michael Downey’s “Altogether Gift: A Trinitarian Spirituality” has reminded me of the view of philosopher Gabriel Marcel that all God-talk should be not about God, but rather directed toward God.

There are practices that we can embrace that might help us grow closer to Jesus, but we should never forget that God initiates the process and that God’s love and involvement in our lives are always gifts that we cannot merit, earn or win.

Michael Downey’s “Altogether Gift: A Trinitarian Spirituality” is a gem. It should be read and re-read because it is so filled with wonderful insights into the mystery of God and the mystery of us.