"What's Worth Treasuring?": Reflection for September 26, 2010; 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today's Scripture can be read at www.usccb.org/nab

It seems that since earliest times people have had a sense of what comprises "the good life" as promoted by trends of their day. (See today's readings from Amos and Luke to see examples.) Yet in the end, many of these values are mere momentary pleasures.
As God's Word reminds us again today, life as we know it will end someday. Now is the time to look at the ways that we spend our time, talent, and treasure; now is the time to see how meanigful our priorites are.
"Godliness, faith, love, patience and gentleness" as suggested in the Letter to Timothy are good beginnings as we evaluate the direction of our lives.

To think about: Consider where and how you spend your time, talent and energy. Do you find this meaningful for you? Can you do one thing to change your focus?

To do: Find one way to put "faith, love, patience or gentleness" into practice each day.

To pray: "Make us your own.. now is the time"

"Treasures All Around": Reflection for Sept 19, 2010; 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today's Scripture can be read at www.usccb.org/nab



It sometimes seems that we human beings need "wake up calls" in order to prioritize and value what is really most important in life. Yes, life is fragile and fleeting. An old proverb states' "You can't take it with you."

God's Word today reminds us of this same lesson. The ways that we invest and use our time, talent, love and energy shows where our values are.

Think and Do: Be more aware of how you live; try to live with awareness of what you are doing.
Try making one small change that can help you live in the present moment more meaningfully.
Notice the gifts of life that really matter to you and to others.

Pray: "Open my eyes, Lord, help me to see".