Over the past few weeks in the Gospel readings, Jesus has declared Himself the means of Life Eternal, as the Bread of Life. These statements pose a choice for His disciples, whether or not they will abide in His way. Some leave, but the Twelve are committed, knowing Jesus is of God, and has the only way to have any meaning in Life.
In the first reading, Joshua presents a choice to the people of Israel, whom they will serve. Recognizing what God has done for them, they choose "Yes", too, just as Joshua has firmly stated his commitment.
We are given that choice time after time to commit ourselves to being obedient and suborinate to Christ who has sacrificed Himself to sanctify His Church.
This call to commit myself to God was posed to me when I heard these readings proclaimed 6 years ago this day, at the first Mass I attended as a college student at St. Teresa's, when I was at the threshold of a new stage in life. So today, God calls me to renew this commitment through these readings.
And so God calls Archbishop Cupich to commit himself as His servant with the investiture of the pallium upon him this day.
In committing to serve God, may we together encounter the great joy of the Spirit.
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