What sort of lives are we really living in this world? Are we living the values of the Gospel? Or are we living the values of the world? Some of us may be actually living lives in contrary to the Gospel. We may appear to be holy, friendly or helpful, but there are dark and hidden secrets which we are too proud of or ashamed to mention or reveal and seek help. Are we content with the way we are living? Have we become complacent or not bothered, carrying on as we wish?
In today's reading, St. Paul implores us: "I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together. There is one Body, one Spirit, just as you were all called into one and the same hope when you were called." Are we really living lives worthy of our vocation as Christians, brothers and sisters in Christ? Do we really love others charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience, just as God loves us all and treats all of us as His children? Let us not be hypocrites in the way we live, but be genuine and true to our vocation.
To serve with LOVE nothing else matters
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