Today’s Reflection
The monastic community recognizes everything as gift and therefore worthy of respect; members of the community are welcome guests in God’s world, not owners who exploit it. . . No one owns anything privately; all is on temporary loans.
—Elizabeth J. Canham, Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today (Upper Room Books, 1999)
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Today’s Question
How would you live differently if you viewed everyone and everything that came through your door this way? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but held everything in common.
—Acts 4:32 (CEB)
Prayer for the Week
O God, you sow seeds of life and love in places where others have lost all hope for success. Give me the faith to plant seeds alongside you, even if I never see the harvest. Amen.
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Something More
Lectionary Readings
- Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
- Philippians 2:1-13
- Matthew 21:23-32
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