Akhsi Wary csc –
Readings: Job 19:21-27; Lk 10:1-12
In the first reading, we hear Job express his faith in God despite his difficulties. His suffering serves as a model and inspiration for us—not only because of his endurance and eventual reward, but also because of the depth of his passion and longing for God’s presence in his life. Job didn’t just want his suffering to end; he longed to see God. His passionate faith consumed him.
St. Therese of Lisieux once said, “It is not enough to be resigned to suffering, we must love it,” Her words remind us that faith requires more than just perseverance, it calls for a deep, heartfelt seeking of God, even amid trials. These lessons are invaluable as we seek to build our lives and character, aspiring to be close disciples of Christ.
Just as Jesus calls and sends out his disciples in today’s gospel, he also calls us to discipleship—to labour in his harvest and continue the work of those sent out. But before we can take on this mission, we must first have a faith as passionate as Job’s.
Discipleship is a call to a different way of life. It involves witnessing to the life of Jesus and sharing the goodness of the Lord with others by bringing peace and healing to them and to the world. We must have the courage to call others to live a new life, to become a new creation. To do this, we need to be passionate in our faith and follow the way of Jesus in our own lives first. Therefore, seek the grace of God to live a life that reflects Jesus, in both our words and deeds.