Sharing: Time Talent Treasure
Jesus stressed our need to love one another and be there for each other so powerfully that He made it the second greatest Commandment–to love one another as He has love us. If we succeed in being all we can be with the help of our Lord, then our positive influence on all that we have encountered in our life’s journey will be exactly what is asked of us. And if others we encounter along our life’s path are all that they can be, our journey is that much more divine, influential, positive, peaceful, and easier with the help of others. No one usually grasps the power that he/she possesses in their daily actions as witnessed by another. We never know who is watching us and when. This is not meant to be a scary thought, but rather a compliment referring to the need another might have for guidance as witnessed in the actions of someone who is admired. We can strive to be what we ought to be with prayer and the help of God, but that success will never be complete without the assistance of others around us. We leave this world alone. But we are in this world together. And the more we support each other in our attempts to ‘be what we ought to be‘, the more likely the goal will be attained by all.
In today’s first reading, the youth, Samuel, was awakened from sleep three times, thinking it was Eli, the prophet, outside his room calling him. After saying “No” three times and explaining that it was not he calling, Eli said “Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening’.” The Lord came again and revealed His presence. Samuel awaken and spoke as Eli had instructed. “Samuel grew up and the Lord was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect.”*
As we jog along in our life’s journey, let no word we utter be without a positive effect in reinforcing each other as well as in praise of our Lord. “Your servant is listening.”*
Stewardship Questions: Kathy Reilly 781-444-0862 e-mail: kreilly15@yahoo.com
If anyone needs a ride to a church service or a home visit or Communion, please contact me.
* A reading from the first Book of Samuel
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Sharing: Time Talent Treasure
Jesus stressed our need to love one another and be there for each other so powerfully that He made it the second greatest Commandment–to love one another as He has love us. If we succeed in being all we can be with the help of our Lord, then our positive influence on all that we have encountered in our life’s journey will be exactly what is asked of us. And if others we encounter along our life’s path are all that they can be, our journey is that much more divine, influential, positive, peaceful, and easier with the help of others. No one usually grasps the power that he/she possesses in their daily actions as witnessed by another. We never know who is watching us and when. This is not meant to be a scary thought, but rather a compliment referring to the need another might have for guidance as witnessed in the actions of someone who is admired. We can strive to be what we ought to be with prayer and the help of God, but that success will never be complete without the assistance of others around us. We leave this world alone. But we are in this world together. And the more we support each other in our attempts to ‘be what we ought to be‘, the more likely the goal will be attained by all.
In today’s first reading, the youth, Samuel, was awakened from sleep three times, thinking it was Eli, the prophet, outside his room calling him. After saying “No” three times and explaining that it was not he calling, Eli said “Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening’.” The Lord came again and revealed His presence. Samuel awaken and spoke as Eli had instructed. “Samuel grew up and the Lord was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect.”*
As we jog along in our life’s journey, let no word we utter be without a positive effect in reinforcing each other as well as in praise of our Lord. “Your servant is listening.”*
Stewardship Questions: Kathy Reilly 781-444-0862 e-mail: kreilly15@yahoo.com
If anyone needs a ride to a church service or a home visit or Communion, please contact me.
* A reading from the first Book of Samuel