Prior to entering the seminary, I was a medical technologist for almost seven years. Some of my colleagues had begun taking eligibility examinations to work abroad. A friend asked me why I was not doing the same as this might help me in the future. I simply said that I did not have much time and was already satisfied with what I had then. But in my heart I knew, my decision stemmed from fear—that is, fear of failing. I missed opportunities like this and somehow became stagnant in my growth. However, God gave me another chance. This time, He reminded me of another starting point: the possibility of vocation to the priesthood.
At first, God let me discover my gift, which I then buried. But now I am willing to overcome that fear that hinders me from moving forward. I need to step out of my comfort zone and use my rediscovered gift wisely for His greater glory and the good of others.
September 02, 2023 | Saturday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time
A reflection on Matthew 25:14-30 by Sem. Mark Julius Caesar Lirio
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