the little things

Mass on Sunday was interesting to say the least.
We had a visiting priest and this priest was like no other.
I knew he was different the minute he processed into the church, hands a waving to the tune of the "youth" music (very upbeat) and bopping along the aisle. It struck me as " really come on now this is church" at first. Then he began to speak.

He reminded us why we were there. He didn't stand off to the side of the back of the altar, no , he stood right in the front of the altar down on the steps. When we said "Amen", his response was, "I can't hear you" followed by a louder more gusto filled Amen from the congregation!
At the time to recite the Apostles Creed, he reminded us that these are our true beliefs and that it is very easy to say them and forget the meaning. Instead of use reciting, he recited the creed fervently and we responded with an enthusiastic "I do" in agreement with what he was saying.

He then gave an amazing homily that really put things into perspective for me.

Sins of Omission Its not always what you do that gets you in trouble, its what you didn't do that hurts you the most.

Its the little things that you could have done but didnt.

Its the holding the door for someone that is ten steps behind you but didn't

It's sending a smile to someone that you pass in the hall at work, but don't

It's the coming home from work and talking with your family, but don't have time because you have talking to people all day and you just want to watch T.V.

We have all of these opportunities to spread God's Love around in some many little ways. There are always going to be things we could have done but didn't, but our responisibilty is make sure those are few and far between.

Someone did that for me today. It was the greatest feeling in the whole world. Someone taking the time to stop, listen and encourage. She didn't have to, but she did!
I challenge you to make the extra effort and do the little things.