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What are your pearls?

What is your pearl?


Pearls are precious to us because they are beautiful and valuable. To God, we are His pearls and He values us so very much.  The homily today was about the pearl and Solomon . Solomon wanted to treat God’s people as pearls.  The priest asked what is your pearl?


One of my greatest pearls happened to be standing right before me. My daughter was an altar server today, and it never gets old watching her serve Mass. She moves with such grace, reverence and respect for God.  She and my son are both pearls, and I'd do anything for them.


My husband is also my pearl. Marriage is tough especially with work and children.  Finding time, keeping romance alive and actions are so important. Hearing I love you is crucial and the actions follow up are things I try to do daily.


Teaching is my pearl because it's a gift from God.  I teach daily to my children and students in Church. I teach by my writings and am now trying to find a job teaching.


I treasure my pearls and strive not to take any for granted. I will try each day to live out my life for my pearls.  What are your pearls?

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