From today’s Scripture: “Follow the ways of your heart, the vision of your eyes.”—Eccl 11:9

Rejoice! Our first reading is addressed to the youth but could apply to all. We are told to rejoice, and let our hearts be glad; to follow the ways of our heart and the vision of our eyes; and to remember our Creator. It suggests to do that while we are young because there will be days that will come when it may be more difficult. In the Gospel, they are amazed at Jesus’ every deed, which is a good thing, indeed. But Jesus reminds them that it won’t always be so easy.

Let us pray: Jesus, help me to maintain an attitude of rejoicing and the capacity to be amazed at all that you are doing in my life today.

Today’s author is Glenmary Father Mike Kerin, mission pastor in Early and Randolph counties in southern Georgia.

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