Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Another short Story....

A well-to-do lady who had become Spiritual late in life was walking along the city street accompanied by her granddaughter. When a
beggar approached them, the old lady listened to his tale. She then took a bill from her purse and placed it in his palm. At the next corner a Salvation Army volunteer was waiting and the old lady dropped a gift into her kettle. Her granddaughter looked at her with curiosity and then said: “Grandma, I guess you have lost a lot since you became
a woman of faith, haven’t you?”

“Yes,” said the old lady, “I have. I have lost a quick temper, a habit of criticizing others, and a tendency to spend all my spare time in frivolous social events and pleasures that mean nothing. I have
also lost a spirit of greed and selfishness.

Yes, indeed, I have lost a good deal. “And what I have gained is invaluable!-- Peace of mind; power in prayer; a Friend Who is always with me, knows, loves and protects me; fulfillment and richness in life that I never knew existed; faith that allows no room for fears; a promise of a wonderful Heavenly Home when I’m through with this earthly one--and much more! Yes, I’m happy about what I’ve lost, and what I have gained is priceless!”

How many of us fall in the trap of not giving...Today as we celebrate the feast of Mother Marys Birthday..let us lear to give of our selves..She gave her self totally in the hands of God...Let it be done to me as You have said....Mary Sets and example for us to imitate..Happy feast to each one of You and God Bless you...

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