From today’s Scripture: “How long will you make a drunken show of yourself? Sober up from your wine!”—1 Sam 1:14

Peter Maurin, co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, went to give a talk. When he arrived, they sent him to the kitchen because they thought he was a poor man needing a meal. Antoni Gaudi, the great architect of the Sagrada Familia, did not receive prompt medical attention when hit by a streetcar because he was shabbily dressed. Many consider both men saints. Even Eli, the holy man, jumps to wrong judgment. We all do it; it is a very common sin. Where would we be if God made snap judgments?

Let us pray: Loving God, help us to always remember that we will be judged as we judge. May we pray for your mercy and not be surprised by your justice.

Today’s author is Brother Joe Steen, who is currently serving at Glenmary’s volunteer program at Joppa Mountain, in Grainger County, Tennessee.

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