Today's Reflections
Reflections
September 30, 2011
Matthew 18:1-4
One time, the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the
greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in
their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become
like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles
himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Reflection
Unless you become like children. Modern life continually dares us to
go big: Big profit, big exposure, big windfall, big time. Jesus, on the
other hand, blesses the little ones: Serve last, be like children, be
small. This is not false humility or keeping a low profile and avoiding
the limelight. It is about finding joy, wisdom, and fulfillment in
everyday events; doing our daily tasks in an extraordinary, exciting,
endearing way; and being simple and living simply.
We can be big in everything we do every day. This is the way of St.
Therese. This is the way of Jesus. He does big for every person he
encounters along the way at every moment of his earthly sojourn. But he
himself remains small.
A man went big in trying to achieve his goal to reach the top. He did
reach the top, only to find out that he was all alone there.
Have your whole family do the laundry today, making it a family washing day.
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