Daily Retreat 06/26/09
2009 Jun 26 Fri:Ordinary Weekday
Gn 17:1. 9-10. 15-22/ Ps 127(128):1-2. 3. 4-5/ Mt 8:1-4
From today’s readings:“I am God the Almighty. Walk in My presence and be blameless.... See how the Lord blesses those who fear Him.... Go, show yourself to the priest.... ”
99 - Still Called, and Going Strong!
The 12+ chapters of Genesis that recount the life of Abraham also relate his unfolding, lifelong vocation from God, which was, in fact, the very meaning of his long life. And what is true for Abraham, is also logically true for all of God’s children - the meaning of our life is found in the vocation each of us receives from God!
Both in his youth and old age, Abraham struggled to have complete faith in God’s call - understandably so, for his vocation at times seemed incredible, and impossible. Yet, Abraham came to learn that, no matter what vocation God calls a person to, divine grace and providence will always assist the person in faithfully answering the call....
The same is true for us again - no matter what difficulties you and I may encounter in striving to live out our vocation, God will always give the wherewithal for us to faithfully answer His call and live up to our divine vocation - that’s the lesson to learn from Abraham, our father in faith!
Especially throughout this Year for Priests, consider the ways God will use you to strengthen the holiness of priests - please pray for priests (particularly for those ordained in Spokane today) and pray for future priestly vocations every day, and do your part in this Year for Priests!
Gn 17:1. 9-10. 15-22/ Ps 127(128):1-2. 3. 4-5/ Mt 8:1-4
From today’s readings:“I am God the Almighty. Walk in My presence and be blameless.... See how the Lord blesses those who fear Him.... Go, show yourself to the priest.... ”
99 - Still Called, and Going Strong!
The 12+ chapters of Genesis that recount the life of Abraham also relate his unfolding, lifelong vocation from God, which was, in fact, the very meaning of his long life. And what is true for Abraham, is also logically true for all of God’s children - the meaning of our life is found in the vocation each of us receives from God!
Both in his youth and old age, Abraham struggled to have complete faith in God’s call - understandably so, for his vocation at times seemed incredible, and impossible. Yet, Abraham came to learn that, no matter what vocation God calls a person to, divine grace and providence will always assist the person in faithfully answering the call....
The same is true for us again - no matter what difficulties you and I may encounter in striving to live out our vocation, God will always give the wherewithal for us to faithfully answer His call and live up to our divine vocation - that’s the lesson to learn from Abraham, our father in faith!
Especially throughout this Year for Priests, consider the ways God will use you to strengthen the holiness of priests - please pray for priests (particularly for those ordained in Spokane today) and pray for future priestly vocations every day, and do your part in this Year for Priests!
posted by FrPitstick | 6/23/2009
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