When I applied for the Order of Preachers I had to write an autobiography, primarily about my spiritual history. On the front page there were two quotes. The first one read, "My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn."
On Saturday, June 2, I had my admissions boards. Three fully professed Dominicans (full members of the Order that have taken solemn vows) interviewed me. Fr. John Restrepo asked me why I had chosen this quote. I gave a long and wild answer but essentially said:
I am broken, this is all I have to give God. This gift to God he receives and responds to me with abundant grace. He not only thinks my brokenness is enough, He Himself see the gift of my brokenness as abundance.
Now, just to get to the time where I believe this with my whole heart. Oh yeah, and I was accepted into the Order. So that's just awesome.
Shalom,
Joe
