Brothers and sisters: As God is faithful, our word to you is not "yes" and "no."For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed to you by us, Silvanus and Timothy and me, was not "yes" and "no," but "yes" has been in him. For however many are the promises of God, their Yes is in him; therefore, the Amen from us also goes through him to God for glory.But the one who gives us security with you in Christ and who anointed us is God; he has also put his seal upon us and given the Spirit in our hearts as a first installment.
Jesus said to his disciples: "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father."
REFLECTION
"Fiat Voluntus Tua! Thy Will be done!"
Trust! Have you had a best friend? Was that friend someone you could count on when you needed him or her. A best friend will tell you the truth even if it may be something you do not want to see or hear.
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three persons of the Blessed Trinity. They operate in one Divine Will. The Father Willed and created all things, the Son did the Father's Will and redeemed us by offering up His life, and the Holy Spirit is the fire or energy or love of their Divine Will.
Jesus and His Mother, Mary, always did the Will of God, the Father. They faithfully fulfilled God's plan for the redemption of humanity. And the Holy Spirit's final seal will help us to recognize those promises completed in us.
Let us pray to trust in God's Will for us rather than our own will. Fiat Voluntus Tua! Thy Will be done! Let us pray for all priests to follow God's Will and to guide us to do the same.
Thank you, Mary Jo