Reflection

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.” –Mother Teresa

Prayer

Spirit of kindness,

We would probably speak differently if we imagined that the echoes of our words could be heard and felt long after the moment we say them. Help us to realize they do! Kind words especially can transform another’s heart in an instant. In a random encounter, in which we may not even realize we’ve made an impression on someone in need. There are so many stories that bear witness to the power of a kind word at the right time. Help us extend those stories of kindness today, in all our encounters, with every person we meet. Let kindness pour out from our speech. Amen.

Call to Action

Choose to stay open and sensitive to those I am called to serve today. Be willing to share a kind word with the person who may be the last to expect it!