Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.
1241 The anointing with sacred chrism, perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop, signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit to the newly baptized, who has become a Christian, that is, one "anointed" by the Holy Spirit, incorporated into Christ who is anointed priest, prophet, and king.41
Anointed. Arron was anointed with holy oil and so was David, they were set apart by God for His purpose. In the rite of baptism, we as well are set apart with holy oil to bring about the fullness of God's kingdom. David didn't recognize his calling until he accepted the gift of his anointing as not his own. It wasn't his power that he was operating under but the power of God that brought about being fully alive.
Anointed. Arron was anointed with holy oil and so was David, they were set apart by God for His purpose. In the rite of baptism, we as well are set apart with holy oil to bring about the fullness of God's kingdom. David didn't recognize his calling until he accepted the gift of his anointing as not his own. It wasn't his power that he was operating under but the power of God that brought about being fully alive.
In todays Gospel reading, Jesus teaches us the power of His forgiveness and what we are called to: to give what we received as a free gift. The servant begged for his life, it was given only for him to move within his own power and imprison another. It was his own grave he was digging by holding onto the un-forgiveness in his heart. Examine your own self, where are you holding onto un-forgiveness and preventing God from bringing about transformation.
The gifts God gives us are meant to be given away at no cost, not only do they free another, they free yourself as well. Live out the anointing of His baptism.
Dear Father God, we visit again this morning, recalling our thoughts and reflecting upon the message of Your Holy servant at mass. May we recognize where we are holding You back from creating sacred ground in our own lives. May we live out our own baptisms and return to being fully alive as David did with his life. Prayers for those of us who have hardness of heart, may Your mercy awaken us to new life. Love Your son.
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Pray for us.
St Patrick, Pray for us.
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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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