Pearls of great price
Gospel Matthew 7:6,12-14 Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs, or they may trample them and then turn on you and tear you to pieces. ‘So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets. ‘Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to perdition is wide and spacious, and many take it; but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it. The interesting thing about pearls - as most people would know - is that they are formed from the oysters desire to protect itself. Pearls are the only precious stones formed by a living creature - formed out of pain - formed out of patience - formed out of fortitude. It is so hard for us to do the same - to take our hurts; regrets; injuries that we receive and to turn them into precious stones. It takes time and willing...