Last Sunday was Mission Sunday. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived in Church. There was a huge turnout in Church, which was the exception rather than the norm. Soon, we realised that there was a baptism prior to mass and many guests came to celebrate with the newly baptised.
This would be a timely reminder of our baptism and our call to be missionaries for Christ in this world. Father started his homily by placing himself in our shoes, saying that we have so many concerns to deal with, our bills, our work, our family, out mortgages, etc. How do we find the time and energy to spread the message of Christ to others. However, unlike Father, we can be a missionary at our workplaces, at our homes, on our travels commuting from place to place. He mentioned that it is not such a difficult task, we only need to bring the love within to others we meet. This is precisely how the disciples were drawn to Jesus, through the love Christ showered upon them and those that He met. The challenge I say would be to act with love towards those who are difficult and unkind. I always remind myself that the sun rises and shines on everyone, irregardless of our differences. In the same way, God treats us all equally. Therefore we should treat everyone with love and nothing less.
As I sat there in Church, I pondered about the past month or so, and I realised that this is very challenging for me. I have reacted so easily to those who were unkind in their words and attitudes towards me. I pray that God will be my guide in future such instances and that I will be aware of His presence and help in such situations.
May God be our strength in dealing with the difficult people we encounter in our lives and may we change the world each act at a time.
United in prayer with you always and remembering you all in my prayers.
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