Monday, May 14, 2018

Who will take my place?

Morning: Psalm 80; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; 1 John 2:18-25
Evening: Psalm 33; 1 Samuel 12:1-5; Acts 20:17-35

Today, the Church remembers Matthias, the apostle who takes the place of Judas.  As each human generation gives way to another, we wonder … who will pick up where I leave off?  St. Paul hands over his work to his followers as he prepares for whatever fate awaits him in Jerusalem. Samuel anoints David as king in place of Saul.  So … who will take my place? How can I help the next generation to continue inviting the world to a change of heart and to trust in the wisdom of love?

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