Jesus sent out these twelve . . . Matthew 10:5
By virtue of our baptism, each of us has been grafted onto God’s family tree. We are his sons and daughters, and we have all been called to help build up Christ’s kingdom. While the mission of the Twelve—to teach, sanctify and govern—continues through the bishops and priests, I have my own assignment. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that members of the laity share in Christ’s threefold office of priest, prophet and king (CCC 897). In my life, it looks like this: I am priest when I minister to the needs of others and offer up the sacrifices of my daily life. I am prophet when I pass on my faith or share how God has manifested himself in my life. I am king when I rein in my natural inclinations toward anger or resentment. Each of us can manifest the office of priest, prophet and king in the unique circumstances of our own lives. What does it look like in yours?
Rebecca Sande
Originally published July 8th, 2009
