out. Caught out in our own lies, our own half-measures, our own failures to give and receive love. And we're reminded of our inability to listen to God and neighbour. And yet, in the midst of it all, God calls us to deep and profound faithfulness. To meet God, and to be met by God. To pay attention to the movement of the spirit in our midst. What will it take to hear the voice of God in our midst? Have you heard the voice of God in the  words of a stranger, or an unexpected guest? Today we're left with some significant questions. How will we listen more deeply? How will we cultivate a faith and a spirituality that regularly strips down our own defenses and makes us more open to God's very presence in our midst? Sure, there's something about being away from home, being tired and worn out. But is that the only way -- to be forced to listen? How might we, in this incessantly busy world cultivate our openness to God? Not to talk God's ear off, but to truly listen. Perhaps there's something we can learn from those Catholic nuns after all. Perhaps they could teach us to listen.