Humble Duties

Today’s Reflection

Preachers [must] gladly devote their time to prayer and apply themselves to humble and undistinguished tasks. . . . For if we follow Christ’s example, we must act rather than teach, and our acting and teaching must go together.

—St. Francis, Writings of Francis & Clare, Upper Room Spiritual Classics, edited by Keith Beasley-Topliffe (Upper Room Books, 2017)

Today’s Question

What humble duties remind you of Christ’s example of service?Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

Someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.—James 2:18 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;and where there is sadness, joy.—Peace Prayer of St. Francis