Abraham had the sense that the three visitors were special, so he was quick to wait on them. They rewarded him with the good news of the imminent fulfillment of the promise of a son who would fulfill God's promise for them.
In the Gospel story, Martha welcomes Jesus to her home. Yet in her well-intentioned effort to serve the Lord, she loses sight of that purpose with so much to do while Mary fixes her attention, and heart, on the Lord. When Martha vented her frustration, Jesus made a point to indicate that she should focus on what matters most, having a hear to welcome the Lord.
And so we are called to be present to the Lord Who comes to us, that He may continue the great work of Christ in us.
Today marks 250 years since the Day of Prayer that the Continental Congress called on Thursday, July 20, 1775. As they navigated the circumstances and took steps toward the independence of the USA, these leaders acknowledged that God Almighty was at work in these circumstances and implored His aid in the midst of them. That need for prayer rings true today as we seek God's guiding hand to live with righteous purpose in our own day as we keep aware of how He is present, active, and at work in our midst.
It was 1 year ago on the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time that the 10th National Eucharistic Congress concluded. Nearly 60000 people gathered inside Lucas Oil Stadium for an encounter with God during the Closing Mass, an encounter that would make God powerfully present and send us forth on our mission.
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