Third Thursday of Easter

"I beg you, about whom is the prophet saying this? About himself, or about someone else?"  Then Philip opened his mouth and, beginning with this Scripture passage, he proclaimed Jesus to him. As they traveled along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look, there is water.  What is to prevent my being baptized?"  Then he ordered the chariot to stop, and Philip and the eunuch both went down into the water, and he baptized him.  When they came out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but continued on his way rejoicing.

During our lives, we will have many opportunities to spread the word and works of God. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will come across those in need of help and be given the chance to make a difference in their lives. And just like Philip, if we put our trust in God, we will lead someone closer to our Heavenly Father. We shall become living reflections of Christ, bearing his light into the world and guiding others to holiness and salvation. We might not go out and baptize others with water like Philip or be whisked away by the Holy Spirit, but our thoughts, words, and works will manifest God’s Grace and lead to good fruits and rejoicing.

Are we open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Are we willing to be a bearer of God’s Grace and Mercy, even to strangers? How can we manifest God’s Grace for all whom we meet each day?

O Lord, we wish to proclaim Jesus in all that we think, say, and do.

Amen.