SEEING THE
GOOD THINGS
INTRODUCTION
The title of my homily is, “Seeing the Good Things!”
This morning I would like to preach on today’s Psalm
Response - and just part of it. It’s a bit long: “I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of
the living.” It’s from Psalm 27.
For a homily and for a thought for the day - why not try to
see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living today?
I don’t know about you, but some days, I spot the dust and the scratches and miss seeing the strength
and beauty of the chair and the rest of the furniture.
I’m more an optimist than a pessimist - but some days I
forget that - and see the chalice being
half empty - and it’s good to be reminded to see the fullness of the Lord in
each day.
So today, let’s spot the good things that will appear on
your paths or on your plate.
LET ME TRY TO POPULATE A LIST OF GOOD THINGS TO SEE
Today - let’s see the person who holds the door for us - not
those who shoot by us and don’t even know we’re on the planet.
Today - let’s see the people here in church with us - instead
of worrying about the drop outs - especially amongst our kids.
Today - let’s see the smiles and not the scowls.
Today - let’s see the person who gives us the right of way in traffic - and not the person who’s trying win the
Today’s let’s spot the 50 shades of green on the trees and
the grass that carpets and decorates our city and neighborhoods.
Today - let’s see the glass half full - rather than water we
spilled when we missed our mouth in trying to get an ice cube in our mouth.
Today - let’s see what we got done - rather than what we
don’t get done - because we stopped to smell the flowers or we took the time to
call someone to see how their mom did in her operation.
Today - instead of feeling the weight of the cross on our
back, why not spot the cross on the top of this church - and think of its
history down through the years - giving sailors a signal - I’m not that far
from port, harbor and home.
Today - let’s see the good things that surround us in this
land of pleasant living.
Today - let’s think of all those people - who never make the
news- because they are honest. As St. Gregory the Great - an early Christian
saint and pope - whose feast day is today - said, “The universe is not rich
enough to buy the vote of an honest man.”
Today - let’s walk in the light - and not the darkness we
heard about in today’s first reading. [1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11]
Today - let’s notice the cries to the Lord of others -
instead of hearing their demons - as we heard about that guy in today’s gospel. [Luke 4:31-37]
CONCLUSION
The title of my homily was: Seeing the Good things. I’m
preaching good news - to be grateful for all the good things that are
going to happen to us today - in the land of pleasant living.
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