Monday, June 9, 2014

Am I Worthy



A young boy whom i was preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation asked me this question "Am I Worthy"? The question stunned me as i never expected this from a 14 year old boy. He asked this question after series of instructions and lessons about the sacrament of Confirmation by various teachers including me. The boy just could not accept that he is ready to receive all the gifts of the Holy Spirit and to shoulder the responsibilities of receiving the Sacrament. The boy definitely evaluated his life over the period of 9 months during which instructions were given. He did realize that he was not worthy to be God's solider, to be a witness to God's Love. He saw some thing in his life that would hinder him to be so. He at the end did not receive the sacrament and received it at the age of 19 years. Great soul and would be a great leader in the society. When the boy was ready to receive the sacrament he received it with worthy heart and soul. He accepted the responsibility with moral and spiritual courage.
How many of us do ask this question today? Many would like to wear the cap of an animator or leader without having asked this question, Am I worthy, Can I lead and animate a Group. Today there is a need of soul searching. There is a need of worthy candidates to lead us in all segment of human life. With leadership comes a responsibility that is spiritual and moral. 

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