+ Today we have readings that challenge us to be
the men and women of faith that we are called to be, that is our purpose for
our very existence, and all of which helps upbuild the Kingdom of God as was foreplaned
from all eternity.
Of ourselves we can do absolutely nothing, not a thing – but cooperating
fully with God’s plan and purpose we can do extraordinary things even though
they may look common and ordinary – or even more spectacular if what we do
awakens faith and love in other people.
In the first reading we see St. Paul telling the Ephesians that he has
access by God’s divine grace and willing it – of the very mysteries of God –
for dissemination among the Gentiles who were called along with the Jews to be
recipients of redemption and reconciliation.
Paul felt the awesome but o so joyful duty to proclaim the arrival of
the kingdom of grace and peace and love and justice and truth and beauty – and he
proclaims that any who ask for it can have the exact same access to bolden
their speech and confidence by faith in action.
The gospel Jesus shows Jesus telling us that for those who have been
given a deeper glimpse into the mysteries of God for sharing with others – more
will be required: such as was required of St. John DeBrebeuf, Isaac Jogues and
Companions (the North American Martyrs). But that God’s grace and love would
always be sufficient: these were true sons of St. Ignatius – who surrendered
everything to God and was given just enough love and grace for the moment! And
who could ask or desire or dream for more than that. “When you need it, you got
it!”
So let us in a Jesuitical way today thank God for the sacrifices of the
North American Martyrs – and ask their prayers that in this day in age we can
stand up boldly, speak confidently yet peacefully – and preach by our actions
that there is One God – and that he Love us Unconditionally – and is ever
urging us on the finish the fight of faith – which will blossom into an
eternity of bliss with him and all others who make it across “the bridge” on
that Last Day!
Stay awake! For you do not know on which day
your Lord will come.
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