Shedding a Little Light

“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Luke 6: 37-38

This is again a chance to reflect on how blessed we are. We must be generous with what we have. Perhaps we are blessed with financial wealth and material goods to share. Perhaps we are blessed with time. Perhaps we are blessed with a skill set that can help others. Most importantly, we can all be generous of spirit. We can stop judging. We can forgive with a generous heart the way the Lord has forgiven us. We must be generous in “good measure”. Let your generosity flow freely to all who need it.

This can be done in so many ways. Sort through your material goods and donate. Write a check to the Good Samaritan Fund or the Cardinal’s Appeal or some other charity of your choice. Add the poor to your grocery list and donate to the food pantry. Be mindful of how you think and respond to others. Make a call or write a note to someone you need to forgive. Or, perhaps if that isn’t possible, then spend time forgiving them in your heart. Whatever you choose to do, do it with a joyful heart and a generous spirit so that you can…

Keep Living in the Light

Bernie