You are God’s delight! Yes, you. Isaiah talks about how God called you, and as a groom rejoices in his bride, He rejoices in you. And then, in the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we have been given spiritual gifts that help us serve the people of God. He reminds us that while our gifts are different from others’ gifts they are all manifestations of the same Spirit and are all needed. In the Gospel, we see Mary’s gift of being concerned with hospitality and caring for others. She urges Jesus to help and while His reply to her is vague, she tells the waiters to “do whatever he tells you.”
Are you ever a bit timid or even afraid to do whatever Jesus tells you to do? Or maybe you make excuses. I do the latter. Especially when I am not fond of what I am being asked to do. For example, I have felt a pull to be more intentional about intercessory prayer. In theory, it is a great idea. I believe in the power of prayer. The people who need prayers are people I care about. But praying takes time, Lord, and you know how that is in short supply. Based on my experience I know praying is important and necessary, not only for those I am praying for but for me. But I drag my feet and maybe whine a tad until I realize that saying no to Jesus is not a good plan. Ever.
And why would any of us say “no” or ignore a request from God who loves us? I think we each can think about that on our own. And then I hope we all come to the conclusion that doing what he tells us to do will always bear abundant fruit. We will be led to use the gifts we have been given for the glory of God and to build up the kingdom. As baptized Catholics, that is our purpose.
As you go through your day, ask Jesus to reveal to you the specific purpose he has for you right now. And then do it.
Daily Reading
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her…
Saint of the Day
Saint Henry of Uppsala
Saint Henry of Uppsala, 12th-century English bishop, evangelized Finland, built Nousis church, and met martyrdom, becoming the Patron Saint of Finland.
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