Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
“It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden.” We hear this phrase a few places in the scriptures, especially with regards to the size of the seed, “it’s the smallest.” Often, as an act of false humility, we will say to ourselves, “oh, I’m nobody. I just live a simple life and what I do really doesn’t matter. I’ll let the real work to the priests or religious.” This is false.
Small acts of faith are genuine acts of faith, and they matter. Are you familiar with the story of St. Therese of Lisieux? She, during her life, did nothing remarkable. She lived a quiet simple life in a Carmelite monastery. Her daily activities included things like folding laundry, doing the dishes, and prayer. But today, she is one of the most recognizable saints in the world. Why?
St. Therese of Lisieux taught that the small acts of life could indeed help us grow in immense faith because those small acts prepare us for seeing God; she taught that all of life, small and significant, is meant to be a prayer for God.
Take the time today, do the small things you do each day with love, and see what happens; you will be amazed at the change.
Reflection by Fr. Etienne Huard, OSB
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