Think About These Things

" Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a (person) go to Heaven." ~ St. Camillus de Lellis

Today’s second reading has one of my favourite Scripture lines in it: Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things ~ Philippians 4:8. The quote from St. Camillus is similar. I hope to head out for a walk on this gorgeous October Sunday afternoon with a friend. I am grateful for an afternoon of beauty.

I know there might not be a correlation, but I believe if we think about praiseworthy things, then we will speak and act well too. A funny conversation occurred yesterday at the celebration of the Holy Names’ foundress’ birthday. One friend was introducing me to another woman who I already had met at another event. There was a group of us, standing at the back of the cathedral after the mass. “Do you know Suzanne?” was the question posed. “Oh my gosh, yes! She is my Saviour!!” the answer came, followed by a story as to why that was the case. The initial friend responded with “Suzanne is the backbone and foundation of the Catholic Church.”

I was more than embarrassed and humbled by both these remarks, admitting those were challenging monikers to live up to. Back to the correlation though, if I keep my mind on Christ, surely, He is present in all I do and say. If people can see Christ through me, than I humbly accept those compliments, though they might both be more than slightly inflated.

What do you think on and how does it drive your words and actions?

Peace,

Suzanne