Life gets busy. The school year is over. The boys finished their last day of tutoring. Grades are in. The classroom is cleaned out. The house is almost ready to be put on the market. The kitchen is done. Touch up painting is done. New carpet is ordered. The storage shed has been delivered.
We have had so many people come out and support us in so many ways, running garage sales, painting parties, prayers, and so much more. Thank you! It is too easy to believe the lies that what we do is not significant and does not matter in light of the big picture. Please know that this is not true!
As Maria said in our last post, we all have a part to play and we are all called to be missionaries. Our vocation is simultaneously universal and unique. How we are called, and how this vocation is practically lived out differs for each of us. As members of the Body of Christ, we all have unique roles and functions that bring life to the other parts of the body. God has blessed us with each others unique gifts and talents. We therefore each have a particular part to play in building up Christ’s Body and giving life to the other members.
Each part of the Body is essential. One is not of greater value than another. In 1 Samuel 30:22-25, David had just succeeded in leading his arm into victory over the Amalekites. Some of his soldiers that were on the front lines felt as if they deserved a greater share of the plunder over those that were working the supply lines. David however recognized that without the help of those working behind the scenes, they would never have won. “The share of the one who goes down to battle shall be the same as that of the one who remains with the baggage- they share alike.”
We need arms. As we continue to move forward, we are coming to realize more and more how much we need to rely on others. If we are called to Christ’s hands, reaching out the poor, we can only do so with arms. The strength of the hands comes from the arms. The muscles that go all the way to our fingertips start all the way back in the forearms. Any power that the hands have comes from this base. The arms also enable the hands to reach out. The distance of how far the hands can reach depends upon the arms. Finally, the arms keep the hands grounded and rooted to the body. Just as the branch dies when it is severed from the vine, so too does the hand that is separated from the body.
Would you consider joining us and being our arms? First we need prayers. It seems too simple and cliché, but it is so true. Your spiritual support gives us courage and strength. Second we need financial support. The contributions from people like you, covers our training, travel, room and board. It allows for us to reach out and provide for the physical, material, medical and spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters throughout the world. You can contribute at any time at this link here. Starting on the Nativity of John the Baptist (June 24) and ending on the Feast of Peter and Paul (June 29) we will be holding a fundraiser event on Facebook. Please consider partnering with us, and know that without you, our mission is not possible. As Mother Teresa once said, “Some people give by going, and others go by giving.”
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