Daily Reflection: Thursday, July 7

Daily Reflections

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July 7 Thursday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time

As you enter a house wish it peace. If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it. (Mt 10:12-13)

We are used to bringing house gifts when we visit someone. Maybe flowers, chocolate or wine. A far greater gift is the gift of peace, the Lord’s peace. The host is responsible for hospitality, but the visitor is, too. The visitor opens a peaceful heart where the host may find rest.

John Frambes, ofm

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