Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord.

Barnabas was a good man and so too we are all called to be good. Sometimes this means leaving behind everything we know and love and following the Will of God to a new life. Barnabas traveled much in his life and sometimes we are asked to do the same. If we want to be good like Barnabas, we should seek to see the grace in others, reaffirm their faith, rejoice with them and encourage them to remain faithful. We also must open our minds and hearts to the Holy Spirit and allow him to fill us with faith, hope, and charity. If we do this, then we shall magnify the Lord in everything we think, say, and do and lead others closer to the Lord.

Do we rejoice with others when we see the grace of God at work in their lives? Are we striving to be good and faithful servants to God and His children? What can we do to draw more people deeper into our faith in Jesus Christ?

O Lord, we want only to be a reflection of your perfect goodness.

Amen.