Three of my kids are finishing up their first season of soccer, and it’s been both a joy and an interesting case study to watch how they each handle new situations. My middle son, in particular, just wants to be in the action. No matter what position you put him in, he finds his way into the action.
I thought this was a simple and beautiful image for us to reflect on: our Lord wants us in the action of saving souls, and believe it or not, we’re in it right now. It might not feel like it. People might not be signing up for OCIA in droves because of us, but that doesn’t mean we’re not part of God’s plan. More than that, it’s a reminder that the action of saving souls is not ours. It is the Lord’s. It is not our task. It is not our responsibility. It is not something we take credit for.
Now, don’t misunderstand me. We absolutely have to work. We absolutely have to labor for the Kingdom, but it is a collaboration. It is being in the action with the Lord, not in the action on our own. The player on the field doesn’t win the game on his own, nor does he simply stand around and watch.
Let us pray. Lord, we know that You are in control. Give us the strength to collaborate with You, for the glory of the Father. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Keep fighting the good fight. Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
