Have you ever had an “Ephphatha” moment?
- Fr. Pawel Szymanowski, CR
- Mark 7: 31 - 37
A Resurrectionist Vocation Minute for September 8, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Have you ever had an “Ephphatha” moment?
Vocation often begins with an “Ephphatha” moment – when our spiritual eyes and ears are opened, allowing us to perceive God’s call more clearly.
This can be the fruit of a process similar to learning a new language, where we slowly begin to understand God’s voice better. Or it might be sudden, like a lightbulb turning on, sparked by a friend’s words or a moment of clarity.
Either way, we often ask, “Could God be calling me to something special?” This question is usually the first step in understanding our true vocation.
"In order to rise with Christ, we need to be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies us and conforms us to Christ. We will thus begin to share in the new creation, the life of the Risen Savior. Just as Christ’s primary concerns were to be completely dedicated to performing the will of His Father and loving service to His brothers and sisters, so also will these be the animating principles of our consecrated life."