Fr. Kolbe Missionary of the Immaculata
From the moment we come into existence we are called by God. We are then sealed in Baptism with the vocation to holiness and our call to live this vocation out in a particular way - unique as every soul. In Reconciliation we renew the bond God has made between us and the Church - a bond that only our sin can destroy - and we are thus strengthened against that which might draw us from God and our vocation. In Holy Communion we are united intimately with Christ who calls us and we are nourished for the arduous road of discernment and response. When the host is held before us we ought to have the courage to say with Samuel, Here I Am! And with our Mother Mary, your will be done! Then, in Confirmation we are once again sealed by the Spirit, whose gifts are further enflamed specifically for the carrying out of our vocation - univerally to holiness and specifically.
Therefore, my challenge to you today - on this first Thursday - is to participate in the sacraments as much as possible! Call upon the graces of your baptism and confirmation and trust the Spirit. If you are having trouble discerning your vocation or LIVING OUT your vocation - this is the first place to look!
Daily Mass whenever possible. Can't find a Mass? www.masstimes.org shows mass and adoration times for whatever city you type in - as well as its surrounding areas as far as you wish to go. I've discovered that from my house (I'm particularly blessed) I can get to a 6:30, 7:00, 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 12:00, 5:30, or 7:00 within 10 miles - most days of the week!
Frequent confession. Aim for at least every other week, that way if you end up missing you are going at least monthly. Remember that confession (or reconciliation) not only absolves us of our sins but strengthens us against further temptations. When your fuse is low - go to confession! It doesn't need to be long either, check out this short clip of our POPE FRANCIS going to confession before hearing those of his flock.
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