St. Matthew Catholic Church

Weekly Message     

Called to Serve Undisturbed

Dear brothers and sisters,   

     Life is often defined by transition - moving houses, changing jobs, losing loved ones, or shifting stages of life. The disciples were facing the biggest transition of their lives the departure of Jesus. He tells them, “I am going away…let not your hearts be troubled.” He offered them a roadmap of the future, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” assuring their destination.

     He breathed on them and made them the "living stones" to build His dynamic Church; through their individual holiness and actions contributing to the stability and beauty of the entire church/community. He doesn’t want us not to be disturbed when we face troubles. “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

     The early Church faced a very practical problem in their daily living causing tension between groups. They solved it through structural change and shared leadership. They empowered seven deacons to handle the practical needs of the people; and served God – a synodal church. Holiness isn't just about what happens in our hearts; it’s about how we organize our lives to care for others and include everyone to follow “the Way”.

     William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army had lost his eyesight in his later years. He said, "I have done what I could for God and for His people with my eyes. Now I shall do what I can for God without my eyes.”

     When life feels uncertain, Christ does not give us a road map, but He gives us Himself and His Spirit to serve one another undisturbed. Trusting Him, we discover who we are, and we become part of what He is building – a dynamic Church.

Blessings!

Msgr. Xavier Pappu
                     Insert:  Giving to God/Dar a Dios.pdf

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