Saturday, June 1
St. Justin, martyr (memorial)
R1: Ac 18, 23-28
Go: Jn 16, 23b-28
Bro. Lanang, SSCC
Ora et Labora
Each group member must be responsible for the development of his group members.
So is the Church. As members of the church, we are obliged to proclaim Jesus. Apollos, a
layman who spoke fluently and mastered the Scriptures, was called to follow. He is from
Alexandria. He went to teach at Ephesus and Achaia about Jesus Christ. He was assisted by
Prikila and Akwila, so the service was even more stable.
In every disciple of Jesus, prayer life is an important and integral part. We pray to the
Father through the intercession of Jesus and in the Holy Spirit. If we pray with Jesus to the
Father, then He will grant our prayer. “Everything that you ask of the Father will be granted
to you in my name,” said Jesus (John 16:23). However, we often feel our prayers are not
granted. Maybe because what we ask is not according to God’s will.
Two things that we receive from the two readings today are about the importance of
proselytizing and prayer. That believing in God must not be included for yourself, because
salvation belongs to everyone. So, we are obliged to proclaim Jesus to everyone. To be a
preacher, we must not leave the life of prayer. Love for Jesus manifests in prayer and work.
like the saying goes, ora et labora.
Lord Jesus, give me Rh Holy to be able to proclaim You to all people, so that they can
know You and then be saved. Amen.