Reflection

“The chief prevention against getting old is to remain astonished.” –Kevin Kelly

Prayer

God of wonders,

Help us integrate our maturity and experience with the childlike spirit that you said was a key to unlocking your kingdom. Teach us to retrieve our sense of awe by renewing our vision of the beauty and goodness of the people and things all around us. As we extend your ministry within our communities today, we pray especially for those who feel themselves growing old in their work and far from their sense of wonder. May their service to others lead them into a surprising moment of genuine astonishment, in which they may discover fresh inspiration for service. Amen.

Call to Action

Make a deliberate effort to open my heart to some astonishing surprise today, even if it’s the simplest of things.