Today is Sunday. Normally a priest is very busy on such a day. I am somewhat incapacitated and thus have the privilege of having a reasonably easy day. It does make one think that maybe I am lazy and should be doing more - but realistically it cannot be.
Today is somewhat different. I am baptizing two adults. These two people have been attending catechism classes with me for the last six months. One is an Indian Singaporean and the other is a Sri Lankan. Two delightful people - male and female - who have kept me on my toes and enlightened me in so many ways. And we had lots of laughs on the way!
The whole process of catechising has been good for me. It has made me more aware of the maxim - practice what you preach. It has been a constant call for me to reflect upon myself and my relationship with Christ and his Church. Of course the season of Lent has also been conducive to this. I struggle like everyone else and come to accept that sin is a reality that is within me - I have sinned against heaven and my Father!
As a religious it is so easy to sit back and enjoy the comforts of religious life and lord it over others. Humility is often lacking. I must remember that I am a servant, first and foremost. When I am administering the sacrament of reconciliation, it is a case of sinner meets sinner. Never to forget my own sinfulness. I am as much a partaker in this valley of tears as any other creature.
My heart seeks much and much will be received if I seek you alone my God.
