REMAIN IN GOD’S LOVE

Saturday of the Fifth week of Easter Feast of St. Matthias John 15:9-17 When I was a seminarian, I remember what our Italian formator told us. He is telling that during their time there were three major requirements for priesthood. Number one, you should be BELLE, second you must be BENE and third BRAVI. Its an Italian words meaning: BELLE-you should be good-looking BENE-you must be smart and intelligent BRAVI-strong and brave. Inshort, the definition of best are belle, bene and bravi. Priesthood is giving your BEST to God. Looking at myself with all these three basic requirements, I felt I am not qualified. Im not the personification of BEST. Im not a good looking guy, Im not the smartest one and I don’t possess the virtue of courage. However today’s gospel is clearly telling me, I was called not because I am the best but because I am loved. I was ordained not because I am good but because of God’s grace and love. Love is the completeness of joy. Jesus is telling me today, Fr. Jhack I called you because I love you. I choose you so that your joy may be complete. Friends, life is not complete without God’s love. Remain in His love and let us share this joy by loving one another. Blessings Fr. Jhack