November 20, 2015 - Friday

Yours, LORD, are greatness and might,
majesty, victory, and splendor.
For all in heaven and on earth is yours;
yours, LORD, is kingship;
you are exalted as head over all.
Riches and glory are from you,
and you have dominion over all.
In your hand are power and might;
it is yours to give greatness and strength to all. (1 Chronicles 29:11-12 NABRE)

King David makes this beautiful tribute to the Lord at the dedication of the temple built by his son, Solomon. This acknowledgement of God's greatness comes shortly after David announces that he is giving his personal fortune of gold and silver to the temple for use as raw material to overlay the walls and for artisans to create works of art. And he challenges others to do the same.

Lord God, you are the author of creation. There is nothing greater than you. There is no one above you. You alone have no beginning and no end. All that exists finds its source and sustenance in your will. Thank you for my life, Lord, this earthly time of course, but especially for the eternal part of me which reflects you. May I live each day of this life shining your light in this sometimes dark world. May I know with certainty that all I have is really yours, and that I merely borrow from you. And may this inspire me to greater generosity toward those in need.


Today, I will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, for an increase in compassion and generosity.


Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, who once said: “We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.... The truest crosses are those we do not choose ourselves.... He who has Jesus has everything.” pray for us.