Our saint for today, Vincent Ferrer was a 14th century Dominican who is the patron of builders because of his reputation for "building up" the Church of God by his preaching and teaching!
In the first reading, as St. Paul exhorted Timothy, so Vincent was charged as well - to "proclaim the word," being persistent, both when convenient and inconvenient. He was to convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching – even in the coming times when people will be stubborn and not listen to sound doctrine and the truth.
In the gospel passage Jesus reveals the reason to follow the teaching of his apostles – preachers and teachers – those who convey a message from him to them: YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DAY OR THE HOUR WHEN THE SON OF MAN WILL COME! Pay attention, then and be alert!
If God makes the effort to provide guides and preachers and teachers – the faithful ought to provide the effort to listen to, take to heart and put into practice what they hear – for their own good, for their own happiness, for their own salvation!
A true preacher, teacher and guide do not disseminate his own information – but only that which he receives from God, being God's humble and faithful servant!
Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will!
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