Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, priest and martyr, and Saint Paul Chong Hasang, martyr, and their companions, martyrs
So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little. Luke 7:47
http://www.appleseeds.org/Wake-Up_Enthusiasm.htm
Every morning when you wake up, you are given another day of life. This gift of life is precious. To say that it’s precious is really a colossal understatement. Being alive is more valuable than anything else that one can own and possess. The greater your appreciation for being alive, the more enthusiastic you will be when wake up each morning. Your Creator gives you life this moment for a reason. Your life is purposeful. Just imagine the enthusiasm you are going to experience when you realize that the Creator and Sustainer of the universe is saying to you, "I am giving you life this very moment. Appreciate it."
Enthusiasm: Formulas, Stories, and Insights (2002) pp.34-5
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http://www.usccb.org/nab/092007.shtml
What gifts do you have?
Do you have talent in the creative arts: painting, sculpture, photography, drawing? How can you use those to honor the Lord?
Do you have a talent for teaching others?
Do you have musical talent?
Are you more of an intellectual or an athletic talent?
Do you imagine new possibilities that others can not envision?
Are you a champion for new ideas which are not yet popular in society or culture?
Can you help to get people to support and commit to a new project?
Are you a task leader who can assure that an important project gets completed?
Your talents are a gift left in you by the Lord. Not using them keeps the Lord bottled up.
No matter what your specific gift or talent, Scripture encourages us not to leave such talents under a bushel basket. Instead, we are to let them shine like a lamp from the hilltop. Using your talents will not only help you sharpen them but also through use, the talents will affect those around you making them happier and more satisfied in life and love.
ActionIt’s all about reciprocity…
Like the laws of physics say, every object in motion remains in motion until it is affected by something outside of itself. But when that outside force strikes, the initial object must react/respond.
It’s not about the size of your diamond ring or the horsepower of your car. It’s not about fancy linens and furniture. It’s about what we do with the love that the Lord has bestowed upon us. That love is made manifest in the variety of talents that we have. How will you express those talents and use them for the benefit of others?
Bring your talents to whatever team you are on. “Sharpen your saw” so you will offer the best that you can offer. You don’t have to be Alex Rodriguez hitting home runs in six straight games or a member of some Hall of Fame. Just be yourself and do what you are moved to do just like the woman in today’s Gospel was moved to anoint the Lord with her tears.
Respond to love and kindness by spreading more love and kindness.
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