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Nine Days of Prayer and Reflection on Mission
Ninth Day: Mission is … Prayer When doing mission, Prayer is not so much a duty as a privilege, and certainly is not the result of our own efforts. We have been promised God’s Spirit who will enhance our little efforts in building the Reign of God. The Giver of Life is now leading the Church to unknown boundaries never dreamed before. Above all mission is leading us to the sacred ground of mystery where words cannot express its holiness; and our hearts and understanding are too small to comprehend the divine plan of all creation. St. Therese of Lisieux, from a little monastery in France, was able to become a unique missionary. She wrote: “I knew that the Church had a heart. I knew that one love drove the members of the Church to action… In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will be love, and thus I will be all things, as my desire finds its direction…” She was proclaimed Patroness of all missions together with St. Francis Xavier. The Love of Christ will not let us rest. As we journey from one place to another, from one encounter to another, we will keep our minds and hearts set on God’s mystery. Filled with God’s presence, we will be able to recognize the Holy Spirit already at work, ahead of us. Our task then is to take off our shoes and be silent… God’s ground is holy. Reflect & Act
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The Lord's Prayer will be our Prayer today