by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich
As we celebrate the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach tells us, “If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you.” (15:15) St. Paul tells us that God is preparing something wonderful for us.
And Jesus? He challenges us to live in a world where anger and grudges are forbidden; where reconciliation takes priority over worship; where we speak with simplicity and integrity.
With so much violence in our world we know very well how anger affects our lives.
Reconciliation is not a reality right now. We hear things on the news – are they fact or not? The challenge Jesus gives us is a difficult one for sure but just one kind act can cause a ripple effect that brings gratitude, peace and affirmation.
Maybe the challenge is not so difficult. What can each of us do or say to bring a glimmer of peace, a sign of hope, or a sparkle of joy to our fragile world?
Sister Lynne Marie: Very nice reflection.
The saying goes, we can not change the world, BUT we CAN make a difference !!:)