Acts 12:24-13:5
Psalm 66(67):2-3,5-6,8
John 12:44-50
Does your heart burn for love of God and neighbour?
God calls us individually; Paul and Barnabas changed the world with the Gospel. They were zealous and relentless in proclaiming the word of God. Their burn for love of God and neighbor and that mission continues today.
St. Catherine of Siena once said; Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire’.
Catherine’s heart burned for the love of God and neighbor. She was commanded in a vision at a tender age to leave the secluded life and go into the world. She died with the rights and liberty of the Pope. She also wrote many doctrinal and inspirational tea things.
At the age of 28 Catherine was said to have received the stigmata, when five red rays shot out of the crucifix she was praying to and pierced her hands, feet, and heart. She refused to eat or drink, save for the Blessed Sacrament. Her miracles were not limited to the stigmata and visions: Catherine was seen levitating during prayer Catherine sees Christ’s crucifixion as an act of love, bearing our sins and pains, raised by the Father for our salvation.
God calls us, we obey, and He opens our eyes. Spread the Gospel with joy, trusting God to use you to bring others to Christ. The church’s purpose is to send, not just to sit. Live out and proclaim the Word of Life confidently.
Remember, the Lord remains on His throne. We will rise and we will find new life. As we go through life, let us follow Jesus with faith, hope, and love—trusting He is the way. The Holy Spirit’s power spread God’s Word. He is alive!
Fr Joseph Osho
