Today's first reading is from the Letter of Saint Jude. This is one of the shortest books in the Bible, just 25 verses. Saint Jude has an important message for us.
"On those who waver, have mercy; save other by snatching them out of the fire; on other have mercy with fear, abhorring even the outer garment stained by the flesh."
I don't know about you, but I often lack mercy. I can be very hard on myself, which generally makes me be hard on others. That needs to stop. Thankfully, I've begun to learn that in my retirement. It seems that as my stress level goes down, my heart begins to soften. That's a very good thing, and a definite benefit I've seen in the few months I've been retired. Many people are wavering today; we see it everywhere. Rather than being harsh, let's have mercy.
Father, as you have mercy on us, may we have mercy on others. Amen.
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😂😂 Oh, how I can relate Gus! Several decades ago, I “complained” to my spiritual director about a comment a girlfriend made: You know what your problem is? You set very high standards for yourself and think that gives you the right to expect the same from everyone else! Ouch!
His reply? Give me her address so I can send her flowers – and a big box of candy! Double ouch!!
As with many spiritual blessings, it was difficult to hear at the time, but has led to much gratitude for the fruits it has brought.
Have a very long, healthy, happy, and blessed retirement! 🙏❤️
Thank you for continuing to share your wisdom with us in your 60 Second Reflections. I begin each day by going to guslloyd.com. You often have great insights that help me write homilies for daily Masses. I pray that God will continue to grant you the wisdom, strength and will to be his will for my good and the good of the whole Church