The Catholic Calendar for Monday, May 28, 2001
Seventh Week of Easter
Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:
Acts 19:1-8
Psalm 68:2-7
John 16:29-33
Full text: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/index.htm
A Reflection on Today's Scripture:
"You may suffer in the world." (see John 16:33)
If Jesus were running a want-ad asking for followers, it would
probably read something like this:
WANTED: Women and men of all ages, races, physical and
mental abilities. Must be willing to relocate, abandon all
possessions, give freely of self, suffer many hardships and
submit to supreme authority. 24 hour shift, no holidays,
vacations or weekends off. No monetary wages but an
infinite bonus for those who persevere until the end of
service. No experience necessary. No drug test, background
check or references needed. All applicants will be accepted.
This probably wouldn't draw many applicants in today's world, would it?
It is a simple fact that following Jesus results in suffering.
Perhaps persecution, poverty, hunger or even death. For some it seems
slight, for others it is a heavy burden.
But as followers of Him we should say to suffering each day "Bring it
on!" For Jesus tells us, "Take courage. I have overcome the world."
And with Him we too will overcome the world and on that day there
will be no more suffering. Alleluia!
- Don Claunch, OSF
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