Grace given to each
Scripture
Jeremiah 1:4-9
Psalm 131
Matthew 25:14-18
Meditation
The churches and all local communities are diverse in their God-given unity, with grace given according to the gift of Christ building up God’s kingdom. These spiritual gifts are granted by one Lord, in one baptism, for one purpose. Diversity in unity: this is the unique Christ-centered richness and power of the Church in the movement of the Holy Spirit. How will our relations change if we accept that diversity of gifts is not a reason for opposition and competition but for mutual strengthening and sharing?
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, by the action of the Holy Spirit in the one baptism, you have bestowed wonderful graces and multiple gifts upon us for the sake of building up your body, the Church. Grant us now the willingness to fully appreciate the richness of their diversity and use them fully to further the spread of the Gospel. In your name we pray. Amen.