Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS, on Finding God's Goodness in Those around Us

"'The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'

"I was recently visiting an Oblate friend who has a most unusual gift; he sees value where others see refuse. In kinder words, he finds treasure in what others might call trash. . . .

"[He] said something that made me pause: 'I found something for you.' I confess, I grew nervous. There's nothing quite like hearing that someone has been digging through trash and thought of you! . . ."

In a recent commentary, Father Joe Newman, OSFS, reflected on how easy it is to write off objects, ideas, and (even worse) peopleand on the importance of following St. Francis de Sales' encouragement to find "God's goodness in all things."

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De Sales Weekly: Provincial Reflection: The Stone Rejected (16 OCT 25)