Thursday, 24th July 2025

You shall indeed hear but not understand,

you shall indeed look but never see.

Gross is the heart of this people,

they will hardly hear with their ears,

they have closed their eyes,

lest they see with their eyes

and hear with their ears

and understand with their hearts

and be converted

and I heal them.

I am trying to listen .. to every word that is said and every whisper .. but the noise of the social media, netflix, youtube, news…

There is noise about being ones person and focused on how we are not following rules . at work is a constant battle of paying attention to 10 things at the same time.

RIght now as I frantically type this reflection, I am in the midst of my department meeting room with patients all around. Anxious, hopeful, in pain or not… The noise of being aware of everyone around me makes me even more uncomfortable..

But as I go to my home , I am alone in absolute solitude and strangely I felt this discomfort to be alone.. wanting constant noise around me until I woke up listening to the word of God everyday.. being better .. being nice .. focused on the present moment and not about the future , my exams and the time passing by.

Let us open our eyes and ears and pay attention to the words and focus on being present with the Lord.

one day at a time

am

Amen.

About the Author

Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke's Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.

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8 Comments

  1. Thank you Analise. Simple but true. The Word of God in silence allows our eyes and ears to be opened. Peace and quiet is a blessed Catholic Moment.

  2. Analise you are in my prayers everyday thank you for all you do in our world know you are though of always .and I pray for all the people in India Love Joy Peace to you and your family

  3. Thank you Analise.God is with you amidst the noise and chaos of the hospital and in the peace and solitude of your room.If he dwells in your heart, you are never alone.Peace be with you.

  4. Thank you Analise. Very relatable. Was just texting a friend this morning about the need to do things before the heat of the day set in. I hadn’t even said my morning prayers. Our conversation caused me to slow down, sit, pray and read the Word before I got going with my busy day. Ironically, I had wasted an hour reading the “take me down a rabbit hole” news. I have to get out of that bad habit and, as you said, focus on God first.

  5. Annalise my philosophy’s in life are pray, keep moving and take one day at a time! Thank You for your reflections and inspiring words! God bless you on your journey of life on earth…🕊️

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