Monday of the 4th Week of Eastertide
Acts 11:1-18
Jn 10:1-10
“I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.”
What does it mean to live life to the full? This question has been attempted to be answered by many philosophers, but I believe that Jesus shows us the way which allows us to find true happiness – one which is lasting and calming for the soul. This requires us to discern what God is calling us to do.
St Peter recounted his vision which God had granted him. This would have been contradictory to the prevailing thought at that point in time, as the Jews felt that Christianity should remain faithful to the norms and regulations of Judaism. St Peter was granted the grace to discern what was needed at that point in time and listened to the promptings of the Spirit. Through that action began a new chapter of the Church where the Gentiles were welcomed to the faith.
For each one of us, God has invited us to live life to the full. We will need to enter the gate — Jesus Christ — by obeying Him. Through Scripture, spiritual direction and the many people He brings in our lives, we are able to obtain clarity on what it means to live a life in communion with God. However, we need to trust God’s plan and not aspire to take control of it. It is easier said than done; but if we do so, God will make a way.
(Today’s OXYGEN by Nicholas Chia)
Prayer: Come Holy Spirit, heal the wounds within us and let us discover the plan you have for us.
Thanksgiving: We give thanks for all who accept the challenge of living God’s way of life.
OXYGEN 
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