In a brief passage from ! Corinthians, (12:7-11), St. Paul reminds us that not all have the same gifts, but that there are a variety of them, and all work together to build up the kingdom of God. The key is to recognize our gifts and be happy with them, realizing that envy over the gifts others have, blinds us to the power of our own. When we recognize and accept our gifts, we allow them to become instruments of good and beacons of light to others.
Such an attitude allowed St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) to declare, :I believe the lord has called me on behalf of the people." as she, like so many others was put to death by the Nazis.Her gift was her life. How can our lives be gifts for others?
Bro Rene
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