DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time of the Year (C)

Mystery of the day: Sorrowful 

Table of the Word: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5;  Luke 5:33-39

Theme: We are stewards of the Sacred Mysteries.

"I am the light of the world, says the Lord; he who follows me will have the light of life." (John 8:12)

The scripture aims at nurturing us every now and then as stewards of the mysteries entrusted to our care as Christians. Our call to service in Chriat makes us stewards and caretakers of these mysteries. That is why the gospel acclamation of today gives the better understanding of the first reading when Christ says:

"I am the light of the world, he who follows me will have the light of life." (John 8:12)

For us to be accountable steward which St. Paul in his first epistle to the Corinthians Church reminded us of as custodians of the sacred mysteries through sacrament of baptism, which entails trustworthiness and accountability (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5).

However, how trustworthy are we? The answer to this question can only be answered only by each person. Let us search our minds to see how accountable? If we are not, we need to make sincere effort so that when the Master return we may have a clean-record to present. Peace! Be with you.

Let us pray

Merciful Lord, great is Your faithfulness and love. Grant we  pray the grace to be accountable steward in our day-to-day living, so that on the last day, we may behold You as you are. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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