Faithfulness Praise Service
Deacon Tom Writes,
“Companions For The Journey ”
The
readings today give us a practical guide to good living. First, there’s the
matter of faith. You need it! Like the ancient people that God called out of
bondage in Egypt, we need faith to get us through the hardships and the
adversities of this life. Let’s face it. We’re fine as long as things are going
our way. We enjoy the good times, the happy moments when we celebrate
birthdays, graduations, weddings and anniversaries. We delight when we are
successful in moving up the corporate ladder and get the big promotion. But
those days of disappointment when things don’t work our right, when
relationships fall apart or end, when we lose loved ones……..that’s when faith,
if we have fostered and nourished it, enables us to endure and eventually to
heal. Faith is a life long friend and companion, that enables us to live life
to the fullest, in good times ….. and in bad.
The
Responsorial Psalm invites us to recognize the blessings we have received and
to give thanks and praise to God. He has called us into an intimate
relationship with Him to share in His love and goodness. In doing so He fills
the deepest longings and desires of our hearts that helps us grow in faith in
Him and trust in His works.
The
gospel reminds us of what we should bring into this relationship, namely….
attentiveness and faithfulness. God requires that we be diligent servants…
Always mindful of what the master wants done; always faithful to do what is
required.
Some
say that life is a mystery and there is a lot of truth in that statement. The
same can be said about faith. There is a mysterious element to it that awakens
our need to praise and give thanks to God, and moves us to be faithful and
attentive servants. Like essential nutrients, these ingredients aid us in
living good spiritual lives. They enable us to give mature and effective
witness to the world that we are Disciples of Christ.
Jesus
knows how difficult it will be to live according to the high standards He has
set. So, once again He reassures us and tells not to be afraid. Words to
comfort us and encourage us to persevere in our efforts to live good lives of
faithfulness, praise and service.
Enjoy the day!
Deacon Tom
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