“God gave us two ears and one mouth, so we ought to listen twice as much as we speak.” (Irish proverb)
Today we’re invited to listen to the message of God, receive it in our hearts and act on it. Often we cannot hear what Jesus is telling us because we’re distracted. But if we slow down to listen, we’ll hear Him. Jesus isn’t calling us hoping we’ll receive his message, we must take it to heart. And finally, we’re expected to put it into action. Christianity isn’t a spectator activity, it’s participatory.
Saint Francis de Sales, the Bishop and doctor of the Church, is a great model for how God calls us to listen, receive and act on His message.
Reflect on how this method can be translated into your family life. Do you take the time to focus on the people around you and truly listen to each other?
I pray that you and your family will grow together in patience and compassion, as you listen, receive and act with love.
For additional reading: The Parable of the Sower, Mark 4:1-20.
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