Scripture of the Day
Personal Reading
The First Letter to the Corinthians, chapter fourteen.
Mass Readings
The Book of Exodus, chapter thirty-two, verses fifteen thru twenty-four, thirty thru thirty-four;
Psalm One Hundred Six, verses nineteen thru twenty-three;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter thirteen, thirty-one thru thirty-five.
Mass Journal: Week 31
Reflection by Matthew Kelly of the Dynamic Catholic Institute
Holiness brings us to life. It refines every human ability. Holiness doesn't dampen our emotions; it elevates them. Those who respond to God's call to holiness are the most joyful people in history. They have a richer, more abundant experience of life, & they love more deeply than most people can ever imagine. They enjoy life, all of life. Even in the midst of suffering they are able to maintain a peace & a joy that are independent of the happenings & circumstances surrounding them. Holiness doesn't stifle us; it sets us free. The surest signs of holiness are not how often a person goes to church, how many hours he spends in prayers, what good spiritual books he has read, or even the number of good works he performs. The surest signs of holiness are an insatiable desire to be all God created us to be, an unwavering commitment to the will of God, & an unquenchable concern for unholy people. Living a holy life means letting our decisions be guided by the Holy Spirit. It means allowing each moment to be all it can be.
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