One of my favorite songs starts, “Tis the gift to be simple…”

It is an idea that I appreciate, but also wonder if I can ever achieve it.

Can we be simple in our spiritual lives? I think it is what we are called to do. We need to simplify our lives from stresses.

Freeing ourselves from the extra stresses can help us give more time to simple acts of charity.

Simple acts can bring us closer to the gift we are called to be for each other.

What is something you can do this week that will bring joy to someone in your life? Make a list and keep it on hand for the coming days and weeks.