Reflections: - Christ empowers his apostles & disciples to be his witnesses – throughout the world in the order of time this empowerment now falls on us living in the 21st century. Granted that the human element is too evident in this Church and its administrators, what’s my standing as a Christian in this fellowship with Christ?
The easiest stand is to stand aloof and criticize. The other equally dangerous stand is to look at things and decide that everything is ok and there’s no place for reform or improvement. But each individual is expected to roll up his sleeves and do something about it if one thinks one can be of help in the running of things.
Let me mention some of the requests that I had of late:
- A lady needed regular transport to a particular health centre twice a week – Thanks to so many volunteers we could help her for some time.
- Another lady found herself facing the dilemma of choosing between abortion and the hardship that an unwanted baby brings with it. She needed psychiatric help, financial help and a lot of moral support. Thanks be to God she took the right decision and help has been forthcoming.
- The power points for the daily and Sunday liturgies are creating constant need and organizations. So many are familiar with IT possibilities. If there aren’t new volunteers the work would fall on a limited number of helpers, which it wouldn’t be such a burden if others came forward.
– we need to create a number of power points for children to help them understand the Advent Wreath, the Christmas Novena, the Meaning of Lent, the Penitential Services, the Holy Communion celebration and Confirmation. Other power points featuring Our Lady, St. Joseph, San Gorg Preca would be welcome
- One other request I had was for organized visits to the sick and home-bound people.
Any volunteer? My fellowship with Christ – is it just limited to bemoaning what’s gone wrong, or am I going to do my part in making the “Good News” of Christ available to others?