In this brief Gospel passage, Lk 8:19-21, Jesus succinctly tells us that we become mother and brother to him if we "hear the word of God and act on it." Regular weekly attendance at Mass or Worship gives us a lot of exposure to the Word of God, yet where is the impact on our society? The repetitive headlines on TV, Radio, the Internet, Newspapers and other publications seem to influence our thoughts and behaviors more than the one hour a week we spend in Church. Even if we take time each day with the Scriptures, it seems to take a lifetime for us to absorb and live them. What does it take to ACT on what we HEAR? Perhaps this prayer should become part of our daily prayers and become the dynamite that explodes us into action:
Like a bellows, the Holy Spirit can bring to fuller flame even an already blazing fire of faith. Come Holy Spirit, and breathe into us deeper faith, fuller hope, and fiercer love, for you and for all we meet. We listen often to your invitation; give us the courage to act on it. Amen. Fr. Jarrod Waugh, C.S.C.
Bro. Rene
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