Today in the book In Caelo et in Terra, we read about a guy named Norbert. He was just having fun and not taking life too seriously. He became a deacon in his church, but only because it brought respectability and financial gain in his community.
One day he was out riding his horse and lightning struck the horse. This shook him up, and he took stock of his life. He decided to become a priest. He undertook severe penances, and became an itinerate preacher, sharing the gospel throughout the countryside and bringing reform to the church for the final years of his life. You can read more about him here.
Most of us have to learn our lessons the way that St Norbert did: the hard way. It's a rare and wise person who learns from OTHER people's mistakes. But it's not too late. Start reading about the choices people have made throughout history, and learn from their mistakes!
God, thanks for teaching us to take our lives seriously before You have to get our attention the hard way. St Norbert, pray for us.
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