January 2, 2008, 1John 2: 22-28; Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; John 1: 19-28

One of the ancient Greek wise saying is, “man know thyself.” It is important that we know who we are. The problem in the world today is that many people pretend to be something they are not. They either do not know who they are or they pretend to be what they are not. Although John the Baptist was a holy man and had numerous followers, he knew that he was not the messiah; he recognized his role as the one who prepares the way for the messiah. John in humility knows that the one that comes after him is so great that he is not even worthy to untie the strap of his sandals.
God has called every one of us to different ministries in the Church. Some are called to be priests, others to be religious; many people are called to the married vocation; some people are called to serve as altar servers or lectors, or knights. Each call is intended to prepare the way for God’s kingdom to come upon the earth. It is important that we look at our respective ministries as ends in themselves but as our contribution to furthering God’s mission here on earth.
In what ways is God using you to build his kingdom on earth?

My response:


Today I will: