I tell you, most solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.
Jn.12:24
In predicting his own death, Jesus teaches a fundamental truth of Christianity. In dying to ourselves we gain eternal life.
Death is only seen by Christianity as an attractive thing to attain. My natural inclination says it is something to avoid. Generosity calls me to die to myself, to give without counting.
Jesus, you know my self obsession. Help me die to myself and be generous to others today.
Saint Laurence, please pray for me.
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