Thursday of week 21 in Ordinary Time, year II

A community of saints

Matthew 24:42-51


When we launched the Basic Ecclesial Communities in the Parish of Sto. Rosario de Pasig some 4 years ago, I don't know if they they actually knew they are being prepared to be communities of living saints here on earth as stated in St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians?

What does it mean to be a community of saints here on earth?  It is to actually realize that all the things the community
are doing are in accord with God's plan.  The signs of a healthy community of saints are as follows:

1. They are filled with the Holy Spirit - they are aware that they are touched, purified and strengthened by the Holy Spirit.
2.  They are bearing the fruits of the Holy Spirit - as preachers, teachers, etc.
3.  They are faithful to the Holy Spirit through and through - even when the "Master" is away, they remain faithful to their tasks, knowing that one day they shall meet Him.

May these things move us to strengthen our resolve to be true Christians in this day and age.

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