Reflection 307
Based
on the 1965 Vatican II document: (Comments welcome here) |
The final article of this document is an invitation:
This Council earnestly
entreats all the laity in the Lord to answer gladly, nobly, and promptly the
more urgent invitation of Christ in this hour and the impulse of the Holy
Spirit.
Younger persons should feel that this call has been directed to them especially
and they should respond to it eagerly and generously.
Through this holy synod, the Lord renews His invitation to all the laity to come
closer to Him every day, to associate themselves with Him in His saving mission.
Once again He sends them into every town and place where He will come so
that they may show that they are co-workers in the various forms and modes of
the one apostolate of the Church, which must be constantly adapted to the new
needs of our times.
When
Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire, Paris Gold Medalist, International Rugby player)
was at the start of his athletics career, he was invited to do guest speaking
work at Christian outreaches. After hearing the invitation
He put his face in his hands and sighed
deeply....After what seemed like an eternity, he finally look up. "All
right, I'll do it. Tell me where you need me and when"
(from Something Greater Than Gold, J & G. Bence, p. 38)
Jesus, please help more and more people respond with generosity and humility to
the above invitation, like Eric Liddell