12/7, Second Monday of Advent/Memorial
of St. Ambrose
In the midst of the Church he opened his
mouth,
and the Lord filled him with the spirit
of wisdom and understanding
and clothed him in a robe of glory.
This is a bit off topic from Advent,
maybe, but this antiphon makes me think of a common fear for those thinking of
the priesthood. "I cannot do this;
how I could I do this?" The common
response is, "when the time comes, God will give you the inspiration you
need." To some that is a comfort,
to others it just adds to the doubt. It
makes me reflect upon instances where I have been sure of the Holy Spirit
influencing my words in a situation where I was not sure what to say. The answer is prayer. The more in-tune we are with God, the more He
will be able to guide us in those most difficult times to wisdom and
understanding.
St. Ambrose, patron of livestock, bishops, and students; Ora Pro Nobis
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