Friday, November 16, 2012

Divine Generosity


Divine Generosity

Last Sunday I was driving home from Quincy and tuned into a radio Mass. The priest’s homily started out by asking everyone in the pews to take a moment to look around and gaze at the windows, statues, the organ, and artwork. I encourage you, if you are in Church right now (but not during Mass!), to take a moment and look around you. Look at the walls, the windows, the Stations, etc. You may notice here and there little plaques or inscriptions: “In memory of…”, “Dedicated to…” or “Donated by…” Each of these inscriptions represents a person or family who were inspired by divine generosity. Take a look now at the wood, brick and mortar that holds our Church together. Reflect upon the hands that labored in faith to build our Churches… inspired by divine generosity.

            As I look out my office window I hear the birds chirping, the wind rustling, and I see the brilliant oranges, reds and golds of autumn color. I think to myself what awesome generosity God has for us! He surrounds us with the bountiful beauty of the earth and sky! He surrounds us with love! How can we thank God for His divine generosity? Taking a look around our Church and reflecting upon what it took to build our building—divine generosity!

            This week let us be inspired by divine generosity—Let us pray more; let us donate time, talent or treasure; let us share with one another God’s love for us. Who knows who you will inspire by your generosity!

God Bless, Holly Clark

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