THE WORD
1 Cor 15,12-20 / Lk 8,1-3
Afterward Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God.
Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.
IN OTHER WORDS
In today’s reading, we hear that “Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God.” Jesus did this out of love and mercy. It has been almost ten months already, since I left the United States to come and study here at
CKMS. In the first two weeks, I experienced so many difficulties and challenges. But, I was able to make adjustments, not only to the new and busy schedule of the seminary, but also to the food and to the unpredictable weather. After about a couple of weeks, I realized that I needed to make some changes in my life, so that I may not feel helpless and useless anymore. I started to talk more with my classmates, and I shared my difficulties and challenges with them. I was glad that they truly listened to me.
Despite feeling tired and helpless, I have persevered and endured up until now. By reaching out to others with openness, love and mercy like Jesus did in many towns and villages, I have made lots of friends. In return, many of them have inspired me to work harder, to study harder, and even to pray harder.
Having reflected on today’s reading, I have realized that in order for me to become a missionary like Jesus, I must have “self-discipline, responsibility, and obedience to the instructions of the superior.” As I continue to pray to God for the grace of perseverance, I hope He will continue to guide me and help me in my vocation.
- Fr. John Hoang Nguyen (Vietnamese American Exchange Student) | CKMS,QC
The Word in other words 2016
An annual project of Logos Publications, The WORD in Other Words Bible Diary contains daily scripture readings and reflections written by priest, brothers, and sisters of the three congregations founded by St. Arnold Janssen (the SVD, SSpS, and SSpSAP). It hopes to serve as a daily companion to readers who continually seek the correlation of the Word of God and human experience.
