Wednesday May 22, 2024

Mark 9:38-40

John said to Jesus, ‘Master, we saw a man who is not one of us casting out devils in your name; and because he was not one of us we tried to stop him.’ But Jesus said, ‘You must not stop him: no one who works a miracle in my name is likely to speak evil of me. Anyone who is not against us is for us.’

For those who do not know, today is my anniversary for the priesthood. Archbishop Kelly ordained me on this day 20 years ago. Little did I know I would be doing this today. You just never know how life develops. One thing I have known over the past 20 years is God is always there. God is there with me during the great moments and through difficult transitions. But God is not only there in a passive way, no. For me God has worked overtime to protect the gift he has given me. Miraculously, out of nothing he has given me Rabbouni so I can continue to be a priest. Thank you Lord.

I sure hope you find your vocation and see for yourself how God protects that calling. So for my anniversary, think of Rabbouni in your monthly budget. A happy anniversary ride Dan Whelan and Fr Tuang Do my brother priests.