What more could I want??

The other day I was in the chapel thinking of Mary and all that she gave up in life. She gave up the opportunity to have multiple children, experience the physical act of love, raise a large family, and follow the laws of her faith as well as the customs of her time. But what should it matter to her? I mean, she gave all of this up to be the mother of our Savior, the Son of God. She gave it all up to be the Mother of God. What more could one want?

In the same way, I am giving all of that up to bring Christ the head to life in my community. I am giving all of that up to be a mediator between Christ and his family on earth. What an awesome thought! God willing and through Christ, I will be able to forgive sins and bring many home to God. I will be able to administer His Sacraments! I have heard it said that what many go through in a lifetime, a Priest can do in a day. One moment I could be marrying a couple, followed by a Baptism. Then later that day I could be preparing a soul for death. What more could I ever ask for? Just the thought gives me goosebumps! Whoever says that we are not living life to the fullest is way off!

As I still consider myself unworthy of such a call, I pray that Our Lady will constantly intercede for me with St Philomena and all of the holy men and women in Heaven!

Point to ponder: We all are offered God’s love and companionship, wherever we turn. Do you choose our temporary culture or our infinite God?