On Time and Eternity

Day 23: On Time and Eternity. "Consider, first, how precious a thing time is, which we are apt to squander away as if it were of no value. Time is the measure of our lives, and as much as we lose of our time so much of our life is absolutely lost. All our time is given us in order to gain eternity; and there is not one moment of our time in which we may not work for eternity; and in which we may not store up immense treasures and everlasting treasures. As many therefore as we lose of these precious moments, so many are there lost eternities. The present time is the only time of working; it is the only time we can call our own, and God only knows how long it will last. It is short, it flies away in an instant, and when once it is gone, it cannot be recalled; the very moment in which we are reading this line is just passing, never, no never more to return. Every hour is posting away, without stopping one moment, till it be swallowed up in the immense gulf of eternity, and as many of these hours or moments as are lost, are lost for ever; the loss is irreparable. Learn hence, O my soul! to set a just value upon the present time; learn to husband it well, by employing it in good works." Source: "Think well on't, or, Reflections on the great truths of the Christian religion for every day of the month" by Rev. Richard Challoner Read by: ancientchristian, Librivox https://bit.ly/2SqcBSj ✅ Visit the website: https://mannaofthesoul.wordpress.com/ for catholic sermons and meditations. ✅ SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannaofthesoul Twitter: https://twitter.com/mannaofthesoul Thank you for listening and God bless you and keep you!