Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God's possession, to the praise of his glory.

We all exist for the praise of God’s Glory and to fulfill God’s Will in all things. We are called to become manifestations of His Goodness, Love, and Mercy to everyone we meet. We are asked to be His hands, doing His Work. We are asked to be His feet, walking His Way. We are asked to be His ears, listening to others so we might be of service to them. We are asked to be His tongues, proclaiming the Good News, consoling others, and giving good and holy advice. If we do all of this faithfully, then we shall be sealed with the promise of the Holy Spirit and become more perfectly God’s possession... a true slave of Christ.

What do we do each day to give God the glory and praise He deserves? How can we become good and faithful manifestations of God’s Will? How can we align our lives more perfectly with God’s Divine Plan?

O Lord, seal us with the promise of your Holy Spirit.

Amen.