Thursday, February 6th
Ss. Paul Miki, priest and companions
I have been crucified with Christ, and I live now not with My own life but with the life of Christ who lives in Me
Galatians 2:19-20
Jesus said, Go, make disciples of all nations ….and know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time"
Matthew 28:19-20

All who live in Me and I in them have died to self. But as they live from day to day growing in to that identity which the loving Father has designed for each so must they crucify within themselves all that is contrary to His will and loving purpose. This is a natural process for those who through Our Holy Spirit live in the power of Our indwelling: but it is totally demanding. Eternal vigilance is the price, with willingness to acknowledge failure and to retrace the way to faithfulness and obedience. And often there is suffering too, but no one walks the path alone: I am in each Gethsemane and Golgotha.

According to the faithfulness of each beloved child of the loving Heavenly Father and each group, community and nation, so is the Father's Kingdom established and extended. Our faithful ones in love and in obedience become the means through which Our saving, sanctifying love is seen and known, accepted and embraced by many of those to whom the Father sends them.