You’re Not a Goat

When I read this letter, I knew I need to share it here…
It's simple and sweet one…

You know, I saw a movie about St. Anthony.
He was already between the other Franciscans, working hard everyday, digging the ground...
But somehow, they found he was an excellent preacher and they forced him to do it.
He didn't want, he didn't want to stay on the tribune in front of the others for he was too humble and he just wanted to do humble things...

Then one of the brothers, a simple and ignorant one, told him:
"I'm a goat and my Lord wants me to praise Him as I am. And the best I can do is to praise Him as a goat.
But you are not a goat, you are a nightingale.
And you can't be a goat.
And God wants you to praise Him as you are, as a nightingale. And you SHOULD praise him like that."

 

Father,
Yes, You want us to shine more
And proclaim Your goodness through our lives.
Thank You for reminding us
Who we really are.
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.

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