"we are utterly dependent on God, who works through everyday channels of grace to provide us everything we need. this realization contains a challenge.
God’s gifts come to us everyday in large and small ways; we are rightly grateful for them, but do they strengthen our faith? and when we give God thanks, do we give glory as well? do we see in God’s gifts a reminder of our dependence and his care for us?
more importantly, as we spread our own gifts and talents into the world, do we do so for God’s glory or our own? God has given us all abilities that save and uphold our brothers and sisters. when people thank us for our work, do we remember to give God the glory? do we encourage them to do the same?”
~ fr. michael simone, s.j.
(“,) may God grant me the graces of appreciation and generosity that i may see God’s gifts to me as God’s gift for others through me. amen.
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