our duty

 

Tuesday, November 08, 2011 
Blessed John Duns Scotus (Optional Memorial)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Wisdom 2:23 -- 3:9 Psalm 34:2-3, 16-19 Luke 17:7-10

Luke 17:10  So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, `We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'"

This one hits hard.  How many of us might be willing to do what we are commanded to do but still think that we should get some recognition for it?  I bet we all do to some degree.  It is hard to be obedient and accept that it is just our duty.  But this is the spirit we  need to have to rid ourselves of the pride that separates us from God.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to do what you call me to do and to realize that I only do it because you have enabled me to.

Amen