I guess I've been a retrospective mood lately as I find much of the writings of some current Christian authors although alright, not up to those of some of writers from the past. Here is a Story I pulled from the past the reader may find not only educational but inspirational.
It is said that long ago there lived a Saint so good that the angels came down to see how a mortal could be so godly. He went about his daily work diffusing virtue as a star diffuses light, as a flower emits perfume, without being aware of it. Two words told the story of his days, he gave; he forgave. Yet these words never fell from lips; they were only expressed by his smile, in his forbearance and charity.
The angels asked God that the gift of miracles might be given to this good man. The answer was, "Yes; ask him what he wishes."
So the angels spoke to him about it. Would he choose that the touch of his hand should heal the sick? He said, no, that he would rather God should do that.
Would he have power to convert souls? He answered, no, that it was the Holy Spirit's work.
What, then, did he desire? He said, "That God may give me His grace." When pressed further to give the particular power he would have, he replied, "That I may do a great deal of good without ever knowing it."
Then it was decided that every time the saint's Shadow should fall behind or on either side, so that he could not see it, it should have the power to cure disease, soothe pain, and comfort sorrow. Thus it came to pass that, falling thus out of his sight, his shadow made withered plants grow again, and fading flowers sweet, gave health to pale children and joy to unhappy mothers. But the saint was never aware of the blessings that flowed from him. And the people, respecting his humility, even forgot his name and spoke of him as the Holy Shadow.
How different this dear saint was from some of the present day so called leaders in our religious circles whose names almost overshadow the name of Him whom they preach.
Our Father only asks us to love Him and do good. For most of us who are trying to do this, I pray that you would rather have your good deeds be seen in God's sight and not so much in mans.
It is said that long ago there lived a Saint so good that the angels came down to see how a mortal could be so godly. He went about his daily work diffusing virtue as a star diffuses light, as a flower emits perfume, without being aware of it. Two words told the story of his days, he gave; he forgave. Yet these words never fell from lips; they were only expressed by his smile, in his forbearance and charity.
The angels asked God that the gift of miracles might be given to this good man. The answer was, "Yes; ask him what he wishes."
So the angels spoke to him about it. Would he choose that the touch of his hand should heal the sick? He said, no, that he would rather God should do that.
Would he have power to convert souls? He answered, no, that it was the Holy Spirit's work.
What, then, did he desire? He said, "That God may give me His grace." When pressed further to give the particular power he would have, he replied, "That I may do a great deal of good without ever knowing it."
Then it was decided that every time the saint's Shadow should fall behind or on either side, so that he could not see it, it should have the power to cure disease, soothe pain, and comfort sorrow. Thus it came to pass that, falling thus out of his sight, his shadow made withered plants grow again, and fading flowers sweet, gave health to pale children and joy to unhappy mothers. But the saint was never aware of the blessings that flowed from him. And the people, respecting his humility, even forgot his name and spoke of him as the Holy Shadow.
How different this dear saint was from some of the present day so called leaders in our religious circles whose names almost overshadow the name of Him whom they preach.
Our Father only asks us to love Him and do good. For most of us who are trying to do this, I pray that you would rather have your good deeds be seen in God's sight and not so much in mans.
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