Wednesday 8th August, 2012
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Judith 8:11–17, 28–31 / Colossians 3:12–17. Into your hands, O Lord, I entrust my spirit—Ps 31(32):1–5, 7–8. Matthew 6:25–34.

  
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‘Do not worry about tomorrow: tomorrow will look after itself.’

Today’s readings speak of the simple life, uncluttered by concerns of material comfort. We are reminded that we are a holy people loved by God and that we need to live with compassion, generosity and patience.

The guiding words Jesus spoke at the Sermon on the Mount seem to be all we need to live a life of love and peace.

Knowing we are cared for, even as the birds in the sky are, we can find the grace to live ‘clothed in heartfelt compassion’, reaching out to others in humility and gentleness. Knowing the perfect bond of love, we recognise we are all one body. Let us pray for the wisdom to live simply, in the present, and the courage to live with love.