St. Teresa of Jesus

Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:

Romans 4:1-8
Psalm 32:1-2,5,11
Luke 12:1-7


A reflection on today's Scripture:

Who among us has a secret or a hidden thought within our heart, good or bad? In today's Gospel Jesus tells us that the Father shall reveal all things. Could you imagine the thought of yourself standing before God, your family and church community revealing all of what you might have said or done? I surely hope and pray that for myself I would have been frequenting the Sacrament of Penance and thank God for his forgiving love and mercy for all my sins.

Today we hear God's Word, as He gives hope and direction. There is a lot of energy in one's life and if we would like to make a difference in this world, one would have to ask where do I apply it?

St. Teresa of Jesus leaves us with something to ponder:

Christ has no Body now but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which He looks compassionately on this world,
Yours are the feet with which He walks to do good.
Yours are the hands with which He blesses all the world.


- Thomas Michael Kalamas