I think the Lord is reminding me of grace; what it is and the ones I have received.
Yesterday, at the SFC Cluster Assembly, we heard a teaching on grace. I was reminded of God’s unconditional love for me. I’ve been graced with my service as a mission volunteer, as a household head, and as an ANCOP representative. It is through the service that I have been able to experience grace. I remember when I was in YFC, I yearned so much to be a facilitator and a household head. I prayed for God to give me the opportunity to do that kind of service. Now that I’ve been blessed with it, I am so scared. I realize the great responsibility it has, but by God’s grace, He continues to anoint me.
Today, during the RCIA meeting, the teaching was on grace again. We focused on the sacraments. I was reminded how graced we are as Catholics, because we have the sacraments. Hearing the questions the RCIA candidates have, allows me to learn more about the Catholic faith. This experience in itself is a grace, because I’m given the opportunity to humble myself and discover the Lord so much more.
These past two nights, I’ve learned that to be truly grateful for the graces we’ve received from God, is to receive them with integrity and humility – receive the graces remembering that I am a sinner and I don’t deserve them, but I will take it anyway because these graces are God’s way of “romancing” me and showing me His love for me.