Good Afternoon and Blessings
I like this quote from Pope Francis and thought I would share it today.
“Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself; and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is... Life is good when you are happy but much better when others are happy because of you.”
Let us continue to serve with Love.
Keep safe, Keep connected.
Blessings and the strength of Love be with you.
Rev. Mary,
revmjwhite@hotmail.ca
2 Corinthians 8:1-4. (MSG)
Now, friends, I want to report on the surprising and generous ways in which God is working in the churches in Macedonia province. Fierce troubles came down on the people of those churches, pushing them to the very limit. The trial exposed their true colours: They were incredibly happy, though desperately poor. The pressure triggered something totally unexpected: an outpouring of pure and generous gifts. I was there and saw it for myself. They gave offerings of whatever they could—far more than they could afford!—pleading for the privilege of helping out in the relief of poor Christians.
Prayer Of the Day
“The Pattern of Our Days.”
Excerpt From: Kathy Galloway.
Jesus our faithful friend
we thank you for the precious gift of friendship
for the people who accept us as we are
love us even in our least attractive moments
help us laugh at ourselves and laugh at life
encourage us, support us, believe in us, value us.
Help us never to take friendship for granted
but to tend it as a beautiful plant.
We pray in the name of the Spirit within.
Amen