Weekly Reflection

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Welcome to Joyful Reflections, I am your host, Fr. Scott Seethaler. I am a Capuchin Franciscan priest from St. Augustine Friary in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. I am a Catholic preacher who travels throughout the United States spreading the Good News that God is with us and He will never abandon us.

An Important List

For those of you who profess the Christian faith, I have an important list for your consideration. In fact, even non-believers might find this list helpful. I know that lists are constantly appearing today for our consideration, perhaps it is because we have so little time to read that we want the news and inspirational thoughts given to us in short reflections and sound bites. Recognizing this phenomenon, I still think that today’s list may be helpful. The reason why I found it interesting is the way the author (who is unknown to me) puts his/her thoughts in group of threes. Here is the list.

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT, ONCE GONE, NEVER COME BACK.

  1. Time
  2. Words
  3. Opportunity

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT CAN DESTROY A PERSON.

  1. Anger
  2. Pride
  3. Unforgiveness

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER LOSE.

  1. Hope
  2. Peace
  3. Honesty

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT ARE MOST VALUABLE

  1. Love
  2. Family & Friends
  3. Kindness

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT ARE NEVER CERTAIN

  1. Fortune
  2. Success
  3. Dreams

THREE THINGS THAT MAKE A PERSON

  1. Commitment
  2. Sincerity
  3. Hard work

THREE THINGS THAT ARE TRULY CONSTANT

  1. Father
  2. Son
  3. Holy Spirit

As I mentioned earlier in the program, most people’s lives are lived in the fast lane. Unfortunately, living life in the fast lane can rob a person of the chance to reflect on the deeper meaning of life. Surely life means more than making money, being successful and having your moment in the spotlight. Actually the three most precious things in life cannot be bought: faith, family and friends.

Having a belief in God helps a person to stay focus. It helps you face the challenges that life brings. It gives you the strength to help make the world better and it gives you the ability to grow old gracefully.

Our prayer partners this week are people who are looking for a job.

To read a written transcript of today’s program visit my website at fatherscott.com. This is Fr. Scott Seethaler, join me next time for another Joyful Reflection. Until then have a great week and remember: TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD.