The texts today from the Roman Catholic Lectionary
reveal the nature of Love which is initiated by our response to the
circumstances we perceive around us. The passage from the First Book of Samuel
tells how the development of this last judge of Israel into a prophet and
leader who serves is advanced by his response to God in obedience to the
instruction of his mentor the priest Eli. Our awareness of the calling of God
in our lives may be in need of a tutor like the ancient priest. Friar JudeWinkler reminds us that the Eucharistic Celebration is one of gift and
response. We receive life and energy from God and our mission is to be Jesus to
others in service. Cindy Murphy McMahon of Creighton University recalls the
parenting experience of requiring children to verify they had heard the voice
of Mom or Dad by responding. The urgency which Don Schwager comments is an
important part of the message in the Gospel from Mark is presented today in the
response of Jesus to the illness and demon possession of the people He
encounters during His visit at the house of Simon. The energy which He expends
is one aspect of service which we experience as gift from God when doing His
Will. Our ability to continue at times beyond our human limits is a
transcendent experience of the power of Love in response to the call to serve.
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