What’s your mission?

Father Anto told us about a monk who's funeral he served at in April of 2009.  The monk died at age 108 and garnered national attention with CNN even covering the story about his life.   We were told that the monk would each year pick a new mission to embark on.  When he was 99 years old he decided to learn Spanish and at 100 he decided to learn how to use the computer and Internet.  He committed to these missions for the glory of Christ. This was pretty amazing and inspiring and must have helped with God’s grace to live such a long life.

In the Gospel, Jesus was embarking on a mission by fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah, freeing the people from captivity, restoring sight to blind, and glad tidings to the poor.  Jesus was starting his public ministry showing people who he was and how to love their neighbor. He pointed out that we too have a mission as well and individuals and as a Church, bringing the good news of Christ to others.   In light of Catholic Schools’ week our school at Saints Francis and Clare fulfills a mission of enriching the faith of our children.   We all have a mission to serve Christ each in our own special way.  What is that mission?   It’s a good question to prayer about this week.  May God bless you.