Roles. We all have them. Christian, Catholic, Wife/husband, mother/father, daughter/son, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, friend, etc. We each have a unique role given to us by our Heavenly Father. As much as I would like to say I can do it all, I can't. But, I can do my part. It takes teamwork to bring about change. It takes action. It's about surrounding yourself with teammates running in the same direction . . . up the mountain of holiness, watching each other's backs. Christ sees our potential better than we do. So, how are you going to help carry out His Mission in the time you have remaining on this earth? What part are you going play?
In today's Gospel (Mark 3:13-19) Jesus saw something special in each of the Twelve He chose, trusting in them to build His Church:
Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. He appointed Twelve, whom he also named Apostles, that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons: He appointed the Twelve: Simon, whom he named Peter; James, son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus; Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.
In Anne a lay apostle's book Lessons in Love, she speaks of our very important roles as men and women:
"Oh how heaven rejoices when men and women comply and submit to their roles in the family, supporting their spouses to the fullest extent. This beautiful exercising of the call of vocation brings so many graces to the world. St. Teresa of Avila once said, “If women were what they should be, men could be what they should be.” A holy woman will draw gentle leadership from her husband. When this occurs that woman will breathe a sigh of relief and get on with her own work instead of fighting for a dominant position in the family."
Lay apostles, the role we play in showing others all the love and mercy of Our Lord is critical to this rescue mission. One of my roles is that of a writer, but more importantly, an example of His Love to all I reach through this blog. When you say "yes" to Jesus, hold on tight! He needs complete cooperation of His lay apostles, believing in His Words and His call to action.
Thank you, Lord, for teaching me the importance of my role in this mission. I will do everything You ask me . . . but please ask loudly so I don't miss an opportunity!
God bless,
Bonnie
In today's Gospel (Mark 3:13-19) Jesus saw something special in each of the Twelve He chose, trusting in them to build His Church:
Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. He appointed Twelve, whom he also named Apostles, that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons: He appointed the Twelve: Simon, whom he named Peter; James, son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus; Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.
In Anne a lay apostle's book Lessons in Love, she speaks of our very important roles as men and women:
"Oh how heaven rejoices when men and women comply and submit to their roles in the family, supporting their spouses to the fullest extent. This beautiful exercising of the call of vocation brings so many graces to the world. St. Teresa of Avila once said, “If women were what they should be, men could be what they should be.” A holy woman will draw gentle leadership from her husband. When this occurs that woman will breathe a sigh of relief and get on with her own work instead of fighting for a dominant position in the family."
Lay apostles, the role we play in showing others all the love and mercy of Our Lord is critical to this rescue mission. One of my roles is that of a writer, but more importantly, an example of His Love to all I reach through this blog. When you say "yes" to Jesus, hold on tight! He needs complete cooperation of His lay apostles, believing in His Words and His call to action.
Thank you, Lord, for teaching me the importance of my role in this mission. I will do everything You ask me . . . but please ask loudly so I don't miss an opportunity!
God bless,
Bonnie
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