Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name;
make known among the peoples his deeds!
Sing praise to him, play music;
proclaim all his wondrous deeds! (Psalm 105:1-2 NABRE)
For some reason, these words of the Psalmist remind me of the gifts of the Holy Spirit which Saint Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians (5:22-23): love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Rather, if we act as today's verse tells us to, it seems to me we also demonstrate the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
When we give thanks, sing praise, play music and proclaim his wondrous deeds are we not living joyfully?! When we invoke his name or make known his deeds, are we not expressing our love of the Lord and others?!
Lord God, our Father, may each of us grow in love today. May we know your joy which transcends mere happiness. May we express patience, kindness, generosity, and gentleness toward those around us. And may our faithfulness and self-control increase so that we might be better witnesses to the many graces you share with us. I ask these things in the name of Jesus, your son.
Today, on this Easter Wednesday, I will continue to pray the Divine Mercy Novena (Day 6).
Saint Julie Billiart, who in spite of your suffering, continued to do God’s work on earth, pray for us.
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