The first reading from Nehemiah speaks of a great assembly, just like where I was today, when attending the Closing Mass for World Youth Day in Panama City. It was truly a day to rejoice in the Lord as we encountered the powerful manifestation of His Presence in our lives through God's Word, which is life-giving, restoring us when we have gone astray, and gives us a purpose.
It is through His Word that God's Spirit comes upon us so that we can go forth, with gifts specially suited to us. And when we each join together to put our gifts to use, God is truly glorified.
As Pope Francis encouraged those gathered, let us say "Yes" to living for God now, so that God's Word may be truly fulfilled by our faithfulness to acting on it.
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