This morning the church felt bright and still. Sister Mary Claire was the reader today, and her voice was so steady and clear that I could hear every word without missing a thing. Mini stayed under the pew beside me, resting her chin on her paws, only moving when I reached down to give her a little pat.
Father LeRoy’s homily was about how Jesus wants us to be humble like children—not proud or thinking we know everything. He said that being “the greatest” in God’s Kingdom isn’t about being important to others, but about trusting and loving God the way a child trusts and loves their parents. He told us that the angels of children are always looking upon the face of God, which means each of us is precious to Him.
When Father spoke of the lost sheep, he said it was like when someone wanders away from God—He doesn’t just let them go. He looks for them until they are found, and then rejoices, just as a shepherd would with a lost lamb. I thought of Mini and how I would search everywhere for her if she ever went missing. That’s how God feels about us, only even more.
On the walk home, Sister Mary Claire said that maybe that’s why Jesus wants us to stay “little” in our hearts—so we don’t forget to trust Him, follow His voice, and be glad to be found if we wander. I liked that very much.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Keep my heart little and trusting,
so I may always follow You.
Help me to see others as precious to You, and to be glad when one is found.
Thank You for loving me enough to search for me, no matter where I may stray.
Love,
Kathyx
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