Memorial of Saint John de Brébeuf and Saint Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions

That servant who knew his master’s will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely; and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.

God asks us to follow His Will in everything we say and do. Sometimes this means that we have to sacrifice our own ambitions, desires, and plans and instead focus on what He is calling us to do. Some of us may be intimidated by what we think God is calling us to do. Others may think they are unworthy. Still more may ask God to postpone their vocation so that they can do something they would rather do. And more than a few don't really know what God is inviting them to do because they are too busy and too distracted to hear His call. No matter the reason, we must make every attempt to listen for God's appeal to us and keep our hearts open to His Will above all. If we do this, then not only will we grow in faith, hope, and love, but God will entrust us with more responsibilities and the graces to fulfill them and we shall become more and more like Christ.

Do we know what God is calling us to do but are too afraid or selfish to do it? Do we take time out of each day to listen to God with open minds and hearts? Are we willing to be entrusted with fulfilling the demands of God's Will?

O Lord, we want to be your entrusted servants.

Amen.