Dave

In grammar school my friend Dave looked hopeless in sports.  He could not run, throw, or catch.  He seemed so uncoordinated.  Then he found golf.  His swing was effortless.  The ball went long and straight.  It was beautiful to behold.  Yes, Dave took a few lessons, but not many.  He was not rich.  He had golf genes.  Fortunately, he discovered this at a fairly young age, 14.  Most children have some sport genes.  They just need to find the sport.  If a parent was a runner, then it is likely the child has a running gene.  Parents say, "I have no time to run."  Well, how will your child find the running gene if you don't model running for the child?  Maybe the child goes into ballet because her friends are in it.  But she has no coordination or talent for ballet, or soccer or basketball.  Actually, I discovered running from playing basketball.  I did not tire going up and down the court while the other players got easily winded.

A boy may be able to hit a  baseball, but will never know it unless someone introduces him to the sport.  A teacher is good, but can only build on what is already there, the hitting gene.  I think that all of us have spiritual genes.  We each have a talent to pray and praise God, but differently.  One way does not fit all.  So we might need to try different ways to see what seems more of a fit.  Some people like to do Centering Prayer.  Some like to sit in front of the tabernacle.  Some like novenas, or rosaries.  Some prefer to start with the bible.  Some like one form of the mass or church worship and some like another.  You will know when you find it.  Boredom may be part of any form you choose.  I get bored running sometimes.  Don't let your feelings be the judge of the rightness of your way of prayer and worship.  The Holy Spirit is at work.  Trust God...then do repeat 400s on the track!