From the Deacon's Desk

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer.

For I am the least of the Apostles, not fit to be called an Apostle… (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)

I AM THE LEAST: Often in Scripture, we hear individuals doubt their worthiness to do God’s work. We do this all the time, don’t we? We may even ask the question, “What good can one person do?”

Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Pope Francis – they are all individuals who made an impact on the world.

Those are big, recognizable names, but there are hundreds of thousands of other stories about people making a difference – people who took a leap of faith in order to help others. It is unlikely that any of these people saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary or were awakened from their sleep by an angel. They were people who saw a need, were moved to do something about it, and acted.

If your stomach churns or your heart races when you see a person in need, that might be your call. Pray, take a leap of faith, and act.

A quote from Edward Everett Hale: “I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do something I can do.”