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These are the words of Abraham’s servant who was seeking a bride for Isaac. They were addressed to the people in the bride’s surroundings. We are familiar with this event. With God’s help and grace Abraham’s servant found Rebekah as a bride for his master’s son. Having been successful, nothing could keep him from returning home. His thoughts and wishes were directed towards home and his master to whom he speedily wanted to bring the adorned bride. And Rebekah was prepared to go with him and leave all former things like her ancestral surroundings, her family and friends.

From a spiritual perspective the apostolate is taking us as Jesus bride to the Master. 2 Corinthians 11:2 “For I am jealous over you with godly jealously. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” No one among us experience exactly the same things as the other. We have different natures and live in different circumstances. A foundation for a wonderful development has been laid within all of us. We are to be prepared to belong to Jesus bride at His return. The objective of our journey is to be united with our bridegroom, Jesus Christ. Here the example of Rebekah is apt again. What does it mean to “go to the master”. We earnestly strive to let this mind be in us which was also in Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 2:5). This is demonstrated by our faith, deeds, conduct, and nature.

Moreover, it is imperative that we do not allow ourselves to be detained. Our surroundings in the broadest sense or our conduct could be a hindrance. We must not allow even well meant offers to keep us from pursuing the goal of our faith. Habits, inclinations, interests, and traditions of which we have grown fond must not hinder our spiritual development. We want to overcome those traits and peculiarities which are inappropriate for Jesus bride.

God prospers our way. He helps and blesses our genuine intentions and efforts. The bridegroom of our soul will also come to meet us. “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.  Wherefore comfort one another with these words.” (1 Thessalonians 4: 16-18).