Ways to use the power we have

Good News at your Fingertips

by Fr. Lito Jopson

Wednesday of the 2nd week of Lent

Matthew 20:17-28

Power.  How should it be used?

Jesus taught James and John's mother: "Anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Meanwhile, there are those who seek the end of persons whom they hate like in the case of Jeremiah.  Their hearts and eyes were blinded by sin and evil, even violence they espouse.

God is the author of power.  He used his power to create.  Sin destroys, but God's power renews all created things.

God's power heals and saves.  Every action of Jesus, even his death on the cross, brings salvation to us.

Third, God's power inspires and perfects.  The Church is gifted with charisms and ministries that enlivens our faith and perfects us in love.  

Use power for these things.