Fifth Saturday of Easter

During the night Paul had a vision. A Macedonian stood before him and implored him with these words, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." When he had seen the vision, we sought passage to Macedonia at once, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the Good News to them.

There are times in our lives when we are called to change course. We are asked by God to leave behind everything we know and go where He is leading. This can be difficult to do for many reasons, but if we trust in God’s Providence, then we shall be rewarded for it. We might face obstacles and sufferings, but they shall be overcome with persistence, patience, and grace. So next time we think God is calling us to do something for Him, let us respond, “Yes!” Let us seek passage to that place and proclaim the Good News where God wants us to.

Are we open to changing the course of our lives in order to do what is right and good? How can we make our hearts and minds ready to listen to God’s calling? To whom are we called to proclaim the Good News?

O Lord, we are ready to go where you will.

Amen.