Bring the words to life!

"For today we must translate the words of the Scriptures into deeds and instead of speaking saintly words we must act on them."

St. Jerome, translator of the bible

 

Even though he died way back in the year 420 AD, St. Jerome knew that the scriptures were just words on a page unless people took them to heart and actually turned them into deeds. Words in themselves don't do a whole lot, they just sit there.  But words turned-into-actions can alleviate suffering, feed, clothe, encourage, you get the picture.  Today, let us celebrate the feast of St. Jerome by selecting a passage of scripture and acting on it.  I have chosen this part of the second reading yesterday...

"But you, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness..." (1 Timothy 6:11)

These are beautiful words, but if I don't take them into my own heart and act with faith, patience and with gentle love, they remain JUST words.  I encourage you to find a passage and bring it to life today!  Blessings on your autumn Monday, love, heidi