Daily Bible Reflections- March 17, 2012

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I don’t want your sacrifices. I want you to know God ; that’s more important than burnt offerings. – Hosea 6:6

The Archbishop of the district was going to concelebrate a Mass at a small new parish in Clearwater, Florida. The parish priest wanted everything to be perfect for the Archbishop’s visit. He met and rehearsed with his staff for two weeks to make sure everything went without a hitch.

When the day finally came, he assured the Archbishop that all would be perfect since they were well prepared. The Archbishop asked, “Do we have bread?” The priest replied, “Of course!”

“Do we have wine?” The priest answered yes. “Do we have the Bible?” The priest assured him they had. The Archbishop responded, “Then, we have everything we need. Everything else is cosmetics.”

The Archbishop’s wisdom applies to life as well. Often we are more concerned about the facade rather than the interior. We seek man’s approval more rather than God’s, since men are the ones who criticize us or applaud us.

That may be true but only God can determine if we are fit for heaven or destined for hell. It all depends on the condition of our heart. Everything else is cosmetics. Ronna Ledesma (ronnaledesma@email.com)

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REFLECTION:

Do we do things just to impress people?

Lord, let me live my life for You in Spirit and in truth.

St. Patrick, bishop, patron of Ireland and Nigeria, pray for us.