And so how can we make a difference? Simply by sharing God's gifts - time, talent, treasures. We could could sit with an elderly person for an hour and talk over a cup of tea. Did it change the world? No, but it made a difference in that person's life, and our own. Amen.

Today's Gospel - Matthew 25:1-13 is in part about being ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Mass, Sacra-ments, Scripture, and Prayer are the fuel for our lamps. And we in turn are Lights of Christ for our families and friends who are not so ready. Amen.

Jesus came and did the Father's will. When we say the "Our Father" we ask His Will be done. When we are loving, merciful, and charitable we do His Will. Amen.

Love must be the underlying motive for everything we do throughout our lives. Amen.

Keeping in mind our time here is temporary can help us focus on the greater good. Helping others get to Heaven. Amen.

We over complicate our lives. When we eliminate the stuff we really don't need on this journey of life we can focus more clearly on Jesus Christ and what is truly important. Amen.

God created everything. And so when we notice things in our world, God reveals His presence to us. Amen.

God's call for us to be holy can be overwhelming and the required changes in our lives almost impossible. But with God all things are possible. We just need to take baby steps. Amen.

In life's events, we have two choices: Face it, or Escape from it. In the first, we trust God; and in the second, we allow the lies to overcome us. Trust in God. Amen.

In an environment away from the hustle and bustle of daily life we can be in full contact with our inner being and God's movements there. It is certainly not wasted time and it produces great peace and joy. Try it. Amen.