"Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life?"
Continuing our journey through Matthew 6 and the Sermon on the Mount, Father Gregory Heille shares a powerful message on trust and priority. Standing before the image of St. Thomas Aquinas at the Aquinas Institute of Theology, Father Gregory reflects on Jesus' teaching that we cannot serve two masters.
By looking at the flowers of the field and the birds of the air, we see a model of utter dependence on God. When we choose to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, we find the freedom to let go of anxiety. Building on yesterday's reflection, we explore how growing in virtue as a community creates a space where God can provide for us and where right living becomes our primary focus.
**Key Reflection:** What virtues is God calling you to live by today to bring a blessing to your family and community?
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### 🕒 Video Timeline
**0:00** - Introduction from Aquinas Institute of Theology
**0:15** - Scripture: Matthew 6 (Serving Two Masters)
**0:30** - God and Mammon: Choosing your priority
**0:40** - Lessons from nature: The birds and the flowers
**0:54** - Do not worry: Seeking the Kingdom first
**0:12** - Connecting Virtue to Community: How we allow God to provide
**1:45** - Meditation on the Virtues (revisiting the Virtues Project)
**2:05** - Call to Action: Which virtues will bless your life right now?
**2:18** - Closing: Honing our hearts for God
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### 🔗 Resources Mentioned:
* **The Virtues Project:** https://www.virtuesproject.com
* **Aquinas Institute of Theology:** https://www.ai.edu/
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