Are we too busy to be Christian? School is back in session with all the homework and after school activities that entails. The rainy season is coming up fast (hopefully) so home repairs take on more urgency. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Yule Fest, Christmas- shopping, baking, travel, visitors, vacation...are coming quickly.
The Lord Himself understands daily obligations. He was a Carpenter, part of Joseph's and Mary's family, and a lector-an active member of his "Church" in Nazareth. But when the Father called, He left everything to preach, heal the sick, feed the hungry, and ultimately die on a cross.
In our business, do we make time for prayer like Jesus did?
Do we listen to the Word?
When the Father calls, do we respond?
When He puts the needy in front of us, what do we do?
The poor in Spirit are blessed. They make time for God and others-and receive His blessing. Despite all that is going on, may we too be poor in Spirit.
Fr. Mike Ronayne