Ephesians 1:15-23 / Luke 12:8-12 (2024)
People are born with different levels of IQ, and we can say those who have a higher level of IQ are gifted.
Similarly people are born with different levels of EQ, and we can say that those with a higher level of EQ are also gifted.
But somehow we don't seem to say that people are born with different levels of SQ (spiritual quotient); yet it cannot be denied that human beings also have a spiritual dimension - human beings have a soul.
Whatever levels of SQ each of us may have, what is important is that the gift of faith opens up the spiritual qualities in us and brings it to blossom.
That was why St. Paul gave thanks in the 1st reading when he heard of the faith of the Ephesians that blossomed into love for God and others.
And he prayed that the Holy Spirit will give them wisdom and perception so that their knowledge of the spiritual life will be deepened and that they will live in the hope of the promises of God for eternal life.
More importantly would be that they will understand deeper that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the manifestation of the power of God over every Sovereignty, Authority, Power and Domination.
Indeed, God works through the power of the Holy Spirit in the Resurrection of Jesus and also in the spiritual life of the Church and believers.
And it is with the power of the Holy Spirit that we will be able to openly declare our faith in Jesus Christ.
It is with the power of the Holy Spirit that we will know what to say or do. May we pray to the Holy Spirit so that our spiritual life will blossom and bring forth fruits of the Spirit.