You never have to work again
I own nothing. Everything I have is on loan. It can all be taken away with one breath, through a heart attack, or an accident. I certainly have no reason for assuming airs and graces, because I can take no credit for what God has given me.
If I see a book of mine on a shelf in a bookshop, I immediately experience a great sense of gratitude. When I began to write at the beginning, many years ago, I would deliberately enter the shop, just to see my book there on public display! I never actually called people over to buy it, but whenever I saw someone reaching for one, I almost felt like offering my autograph!
Thank God, I can smile at that now. I am truly grateful that I love the work I do and that God continues to give me life to do it. When you love what you're doing, you never have to work again!
(Fr Jack died recently – may he rest in peace.)
Fr Jack Mc Ardle
And that’s the Gospel truth
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