Last week, the Bishops of Canada issued a pastoral letter to mark the 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's encyclical (a circular letter of sorts issued by the Pope in which he outlines some aspect of Catholic doctrine) concerning the transmission of human life. At the time of its publication, there were many people who did not agree with its teachings, yet the document clearly outlines the Church's stance on the sacredness of human life, and this wisdom has been repeated and further clarified by other popes who have come afterwards too.
The prophet Jeremiah speaks today of another time in history when people did not heed the wisdom of God, preferring to abide by their own prideful thoughts. Our God has always wanted to share his heart with us, and for us to share our hearts with him (cf Jer 13:11) but our ancestors in faith did not always listen to the voice of God. Even today, the choice not to listen - to God or to others who love us and want the best for us - often leads to a breakdown in relationships: something that can cause great pain and grief.
Have our words or actions been the cause of such weakening of relationships? If so, it's not too late to change our ways, but we must at least have the desire to make things better. Let us pray for the wisdom we need in order to make good choices, decisions that are not focused on our own wants and desires, but rather on the good of others. Our own happiness will follow as a consequence.
Have a great day.
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