Reflect
One of the most used words today is “divided.” And yet the word Catholic (from the Greek) means “through the whole” and “worldwide.” Today can you be honest with yourself about the divisions you hold onto, the judgments toward others, how you reject them?
Pray
God,
Today I will try to go big with my prayers.
Bigger than ever, to match your greatness.
While I have my own specific loved ones to pray for—
you know who, since you know all—
I’m going to include each and every one.
All eight billion.
One whole group: humans, our whole planet.
Yes, today I beseech you: Help us.
Help us all.
Act
Take a moment to look up John August Swanson’s painting Festival of Lights. It is a magnificent vision of the masses, united together, close, all holding light.
