Reflections of Caritas

“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.” – Luke 17:6

One of the most famous children’s stories written by Dr. Seuss is Horton Hears a Who. The tale is about Horton, an elephant who discovers a small speck of dust that seems to be speaking to him. After catching the speck on a clover and conversing a bit more, Horton concludes that someone very small must be living upon it.

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“Thus says the LORD the God of hosts: Woe to the complacent in Zion! Lying upon beds of ivory…” – Amos 6:1, 4

Have you ever tried to maintain a garden? It’s not an easy task. If neglected for even just a few days, it will soon be overgrown by weeds. You can’t be complacent if you want a healthy garden and a fruitful harvest

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“The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones.” – Luke 16:10

Small children are usually eager to help their parents, even if they are too little to offer much assistance. They like to hold the wrench while dad fixes the car. They like to tag along while mom waters the flowers. They simply enjoy being considered “big enough” to help.

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“O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.” – Ps. 51:17

Over the past two years I have fallen in love with the Liturgy of the Hours. It is the universal prayer of the Church, recited throughout the day by priests, religious, and the lay faithful alike. The words of the opening prayer for the first “hour” of the day are always the same: “Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.” This verse comes from Psalm 51, which also happens to be the Responsorial Psalm at Mass for this upcoming Sunday. In this reflection, I would like to draw your attention to a few significant and beautiful details surrounding this snippet from Sacred Scripture.

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