From today’s Scripture: “I served the Lord with all humility and with the tears and trials that came to me because of the plots of the Jews, and I did not at all shrink from telling you what was for your benefit, or from teaching you in public or in your homes.”—Acts 20:19-20

To “not shrink” means refusing to flinch when a conversation turns difficult. It is the quiet bravery of choosing what is beneficial over what is comfortable. Drawing from St. Paul — who served the Lord with deep humility — we are reminded that true service, regardless of our specific vocation, is defined by these trademarks:

• Selflessness: Sacrificing personal comfort today to ensure someone else’s benefit tomorrow.
• Radical Candor: Maintaining transparency and integrity even when the message is unpopular.
• Total Consistency: Showing up with the same heart and the same truth, whether standing on a public stage or sitting across a kitchen table.

Let us pray: Lord, give us the strength to be honest when it’s hard and selfless when it’s inconvenient, following the humble example of St. Paul.

Today’s author is Wilmar Zabala, Glenmary’s vocation counselor, who helps men discern their call to serve in the home missions.

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