We have been claimed by and for Christ in baptism and our true home is in the Reign of Christ

We must be willing to offer the fruit of our lives for the benefit of others, just as Jesus offered himself in the Eucharist and on the cross

We have been united with Christ and have been lifted up above our broken human nature, become sharers in God’s divine nature.

Inspired by Mary’s commitment and faith, each of us is invited to pray for the courage and faith to continue along the paths God has chosen for us.

Like those leaders called out by Jesus and Malachi, we also have a special kind of covenantal relationship with those whom we are called to serve.

As we reflect on today’s Readings, we see that the work of salvation is God’s initiative. It isn’t our place to dictate who has access to grace and the gifts of God.