Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
purifying FIRE
So
he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, both
sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and
overturned their tables. – John 2:15
My
kitchen faucet leaked again and I had to pick up my plumber Alex from
his house at the squatters area. To my surprise, what used to be a
colony of rusty shanties, muddy corridors and putrid air, was now a
pleasant community with widened roads, decent concrete houses and clean
surroundings.
Before
I even asked, Alex explained, “The city mayor had always wanted to
improve the living conditions of the people here. But they wouldn’t
allow clearing works that would sweep through their illegal structures.
This prevented infrastructure and community development for so long.
Then an accidental fire swept though the entire colony, forcibly
cleaning the whole area. Suddenly, the government, NGOs and other
well-meaning groups had free access to build their gift to the people.
Thanks to the raging fire! It drove away all that had been hindering the
blessings.”
Friend,
are there things — mindset, habits, sins, even relationships — that
need to be driven out of your life to give way to the next level
blessing? God doesn’t bring the fire, but in His mercy allows it for our
good. Jon Escoto (faithatworkjon@gmail.com)
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REFLECTION:
Let Christ’s refining fire burn away everything that stands in the way of His purposes for your life.
Jesus,
I surrender all that clutters and pushes out the blessings from my
life. Help me drive them all away to make space for Your perfect gift.
St. Benignus, pray for us.
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