Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
(Acts 17:15.22-18:1; John 16:12-15)
In today’s reading from Acts St. Paul observes that people
have an innate sense for religion. This is
borne out by the many inquiries at parish offices about becoming Catholic. The callers may say that they feel something
missing in their lives. Or perhaps they
have an exemplary friend who is Catholic.
But relatively few inquirers join parish catechumenates. The no-showers will have different excuses. Whatever their reason, it is regrettable. They are allowing something to keep them from
the most important action humans make in life – to give due thanks to God.
If we know people who express interest in joining the
church, we might do more than pray for them or encourage them. We might offer to take them to catechumenate
meetings and stay with them throughout the sessions. Very likely, we will find the Spirit
revealing to us more truth as Jesus promises in the gospel.
