“Israel is a luxuriant vine whose fruit matches its growth. The more abundant his fruit, the more altars he built. The more productive his land, the more sacred pillars he set up. Their heart is false, now they pay for their guilt; God shall break down their altars and destroy their sacred pillars.” Hosea 10:1-2. St. John Bosco said, “Do not think that you live in this world to have fun, to become rich, to eat, drink and sleep. The end for which you were created in the first place is infinitely more noble and sublime: and it is this: to love and serve God in this life, and that way save your soul.”

Let us pray, Heavenly Father, we have been given so much, and sometimes because of this we begin to honor and love our creations, treating success as our great achievement. But have pity on us Lord we pray, for our hearts have become blind. We are in need of Your healing grace, make all things new within us. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.