Dear Diary
This morning at Holy Mass we heard from the Gospel of St. Matthew. Jesus told the scribes and Pharisees that they worried about little things, like giving a pinch of mint or dill, but they forgot the big things like mercy, faithfulness, and justice. Father LeRoy said it was like polishing the outside of a teacup while leaving the inside dirty. Jesus wants our hearts clean first, so that our words and actions come from love, not just from being seen.
On the way home, Sister Mary Claire explained it to me more gently. She said it’s easy to look nice on the outside, but what matters most is if our hearts are clean before God. I thought about it—sometimes I try to seem cheerful but I might be grumpy inside. Jesus wants both to match.
When we reached the mailbox, Mini pranced ahead with her ears perked up, as if she understood every word. Later this afternoon, we carried the little tent into the woods behind the house. Mini wagged her whole bottom while running circles around us, then finally plopped down on the canvas while Sister and I set it up. I’m so glad to have a tent close by, where I can pretend I’m far away on an adventure.
Tonight, when we camp out under the trees, I’ll remember the Gospel. I want my heart to be clean, like the inside of our little cups we’ll drink cocoa from, so that what’s outside shines too.
Evening Prayer:
Dear Jesus, help me to be clean inside, with kind thoughts and gentle words. Please bless Sister Mary Claire and keep Mini safe through the night. Amen.
Love, Kathy
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