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Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do
his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began
his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down
the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to
himself to think of someone who would dance to the day. So he began to
walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young
man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down
to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the
ocean.

As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?"

The young man paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish in the
ocean."

"I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the
ocean?"

"The sun is up, and the tide is going out, and if I don't throw them in
they'll die."

"But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of
beach, and starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a
difference!"

The young man listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another
starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said,
"It made a difference for that one."

PRAYER
"Lord Jesus Christ, let your Holy Spirit fill me and transform my heart and mind that I may choose life -- abundant life in you and with you. And give me the courage and strength to always discern good from evil and to reject everything that is false and contrary to your holy will."

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