“Whenever we achieve good things, we give praise to Christ.” Here’s today’s reflection from the readings at Mass
BIBLE READINGS: You can find the readings for Friday of Week 31 here
Have you ever been proud of yourself? Maybe you’ve achieved something, but you didn’t want to boast about it. Or you did something that made a real difference, and no one seemed to acknowledge it.
We have a strange relationship with our own achievements. Some people flaunt their successes, whilst others hide behind them.
In his letter to the Christians of Rome, St Paul says, “I have reason to be proud of my work for God.” That may sound rather arrogant and self opinionated. Except he goes onto say, “For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me.”
Each of us has the potential to do great and good things. Depending on our personality, we may or may not want to take credit for them. If we can say, as St Paul does, that we won’t speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through us; then we will be leaving our selves behind and give praise to him who works through us. Whenever we achieve good things, we give praise to Christ. So, don’t be afraid of acknowledging your gifts. They are God given. And they give God glory.
MASS TODAY
Mass today on Friday 7 November is at S Saviour’s Church, Splott at 10am. You’re welcome!
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