WITH EVERY DEED
With his every deed he offered thanks to God Most High, in words of praise. With his whole being he loved his Maker and daily had his praises sung. – Sirach 47: 8
For St. Therese of Lisieux, it was the way of simplicity and perfection in doing small things and daily duties. For Brother Lawrence, it was cooking in the kitchen. Dr. Joseph Moscatti’s way was practicing medicine.
Rod is an IT Manager. Renato is financial consultant. Regina is a housewife. Elma is a teacher.
The saints and the lay people have one thing in common. For each one, everything they do is for the Lord, an offering, a means to praise God.
We usually take our routines for granted, those daily things we do. We dismiss them as irrelevant, even unspiritual.
That is why you often see people who grumble and complain about what they do. They feel miserable and make those around them feel gloomy, too.
But, as many saints and everyday people have discovered, every little thing that we do can be our own form of worship. When we do our best with the task at hand, we honor God. When we offer our efforts and work, we adore God.
Today, let everything you do be an offering of praise. Jun Asis (mabuting.balita@gmail.com)
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REFLECTION:
What is my attitude toward my work and duties?
Lord, take the work of my hands as my gift to You. May they sing out the love I feel in my heart for You.
St. Blasé, bishop and martyr, pray for us.
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