THE CHOICE. THE CALL. THE ANOINTING OF ELISHA THE PROPHET.
THE CHOICE AND CALL OF ELISHA THE PROPHET.
"Elijah set out, and came upon Elisha, son of Shaphat, as he was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen; he was following the twelfth.
"Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak over him. Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please, let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and I will follow you.”
"Elijah answered, “Go back! Have I done anything to you?”
"Elisha left him and, taking the yoke of oxen, slaughtered them; he used the plowing equipment for fuel to boil their flesh, and gave it to his people to eat. Then he left and followed Elijah as his attendant." (I Kings 19: 19 - 21).
Saturday June 15th 2024 in the 10th Week in Ordinary Time.
Our key Scripture comes from the first Reading: (I Kings 19: 19 - 21). The theme is the Choice and the Call of Elisha the Prophet.
"And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was." (Cf Hebrews 5: 4).
The Prophet or Priest must be chosen and called by God. You do not step into this ministry on your own initiative.
Once you are chosen and called, then God anoints you for the ministry. This means that God trains and equips you for effective service.
How does this concern you and me? The Kingdom of God has many services and many servants are required. Every human being is created with his unique time, talent and treasure. This is for ministry.
With the help of the indwelling Holy Spirit, we are all encouraged to discern our Calling as Elisha did in our key Scripture for today.
The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.
Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.
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