Wednesday
of the Fifth Week of Easter
(Acts
15:1-6; John 15:1-8)
Dorothy Day
was the leading Catholic activists of her time.
She probably did not think of herself in that way. Activists are generally considered political
personalities more interested in attracting people to their cause than serving
the Lord. Dorothy Day was principally interested
in the latter. She stayed close to
Christ. As he promises in today’s
gospel, she bore much fruit.
In calling
himself the vine, Jesus indicates that he brings the sap of grace to his
adherents. With this resource they can give
glory to God while helping others. Separating
themselves from him, people tend to seek their own glory. Their service often becomes compromised by giving
bad example in their personal lives.
Let us remain
close to Christ be praying always and receiving the sacraments often. Speaking to the Lord when we are not talking to
others, we will find our motives purified and our resolve to do what is right
strengthened. His grace will enhance us like
a mother’s milk enables her baby to grow strong and healthy.
