As we celebrate the feast of Saints Simon and Jude, let us reflect on our faith and the Christian community. As we read in the first reading, Jesus is the chief stone of this building. How about our lives? Is Jesus the chief stone? Or do we replace him with worldy things? At some point we had a divine encounter which led us into a life in the Holy Spirit, how is that fire now? Is it still a small spark? Or have we allowed the fire to envelop us completely so that we are not only filled with the Spirit, but also become channels of the power of God to those we meet. Let us reflect on various aspects of our life, the Lord’s invitation is that we become witnesses to His love. In a certain sense, preaching the Word is easy, living the Word is difficult. Let us be courageous disciples of Christ as we share God’s Word thorugh our words and actions. Our lives would then give glory to God. Let us not lose sight of the Holy Spirit who makes all these things possible.

Abba Father, may I bear witness to you through the way I live – Amen.