Reflection

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” –Simone Weil

Prayer

All-seeing God,

To be known and loved by you is truly the greatest gift. You see us as we really are, and you love us anyway! Help us share this same gift with and for each other. Let there be no strangers among us, as we practice seeing every one of our neighbors as an icon of your presence. May we be attentive, one to another, and grace each other tenderly with such a simple but generous gift of attention. Amen.

Call to Action

When my own sense of busyness or self-importance tempts me to ignore someone in my path today, may I have the presence of mind to stop, regard the other, and truly listen attentively.