Special Tasks to Serve the Body

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today illustrate the nature of the human organization of the followers of Christ. Paul has instructed the Ephesians in their role as the living body of Christ. This living structure which is infused with the indwelling sprit of its members rests on the foundation of the prophets and apostles. Luke documents Jesus selection of twelve disciples who would become the Apostles. In prayer ,Jesus comes to the selection as the action of the Trinity, inspiration of the Spirit, will of the Father and action of the Son come together to call the twelve to special roles. The special role is to support and serve the structure which at best works to implement the will of the Father, inspired by the Spirit and reconciled through the Son. The mission and movement of this group is possible at its best without personal agenda, pride and power. The last shall be first operates as a direction and a consequence of this group