Lorenzetti, Dino J.

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The Linacre QuarterlyVolume 50 | Number 1 Article 2February 1983Message from the Spiritual AdvisorDino J. LorenzettiFollow this and additional works at: http://epublications.marquette.edu/lnqRecommended CitationLorenzetti, Dino J. (1983) "Message from the Spiritual Advisor," The Linacre Quarterly: Vol. 50 : No. 1 , Article 2.Available at: http://epublications.marquette.edu/lnq/vol50/iss1/2, ( , \ , ) Message from the Spiritual Advisor Every physician of faith believing in Jesus, like the apostles, has been called personally by the Lord to "follow Him." The mission is more than continuing a work which Jesus began, but rather is Jesus continuing His own work in and through you, in an ever-deepening communion. It is only as physicians united to Christ and in Him that you, like the apostles, can go to heal the sick and make disciples of all nations. The call that each has received from the Lord is certainly unexpected, unmerited and in many ways unique; however, it has compelled from you a free response: "Yes, Lord, I will serve." The vocation, the call, had nothing to do with your culture, finances, temperament or even experience. The invitation to §erve does not presuppose sanctity and certainly offers no guarantee that those accepting will not fall at a later date. However, this response does allow a covenant to be established, and thus a profound bond of unity exists between each individual and Jesus Christ. When St. Peter " left all" to follow Jesus, his initial investment of a boat and a few nets appeared, at first, to be incidental, yet his response included "all" as he died crucified, professing his faith in Him. While admitting his denial and failures on his journey with the Lord, Peter did repent, taking up his cross to follow in the Master's footsteps. Jesus uses the simile of a yoke, or a double harness, to explain His intimate companionship as He journeys on our road. When those who are yoked with Him are rhythmically going in the same direction, the "yoke is easy and the burden light." However, should one be obstinate and not go Christ's way, then he experiences a choking sensation, a struggle, pain and lack of progress. In our journey through life, follow-Linacre Quarterly 7 ing Jesus, having been yoked with Him at Baptism, His spirit strength-ens, comforts and encourages our vocation. Thus our mission is suc-cessful, as it is in tune with His way, truth and life. The apostle Peter, in speaking to the beggar, said, " ... in the Name of Jesus of Nazareth arise and walk" (Acts 3:7). As with Peter, the miracle of healing is to be accomplished in Christ, through us. Thus God is praised, His Name glorified. Jesus assures us that the reward for faithful ministry is that "Whoever declares publicly that he belongs to me, I will do the same for him before my Father in heaven" (Matt. 10:32). Jesus was sent by the Father to declare His truths. When His mission"was completed and He returned to the Father, He sent His Spirit to inspire, animate and guide His Church and you, as His special members, to carry out the work that only you can accomplish. Yours is a special function in the Body of Christ and you, like St. Paul, " . .. fill up what is lacking in the suffering of Christ for the sake of '1 His Body, the Church" (Col. 1 :24), - Msgr. Dino J. Lorenzetti <'I REPRINTS Reprints of any artic le which appeared in the LINACRE QUARTERLY, beginning with the 1966 issues (Vol. 33) are now available in either (a) full-si zed copy, or (b) microfilm, through XEROX UNIVERSITY MICROFILMS, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106. Full sized reprints of articles are available at $3.00 for the first copy, plus 50c for each addi -tional copy ordered. This includes first class postage and handling charges. Quantity discounts are also available. For information on the cost of microfilm copies,yPlease con tact X EROX UNIVERSITY MICROF I LMS. TO ORDER FULL-SIZED REPRINTS PLEASE RETURN THIS ORDER DIRECTLY TO: XEROX UNIVERSITY MICROFILMS, 300 North Zeeb Road , Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 . TITLE OF PUBLICATION: Linacre Quarterly TITLE OF ARTICLE: _______________________ _ DATE OF ISSUE __________ VO L . NUMBER _________ _ INCLUSIVE PAGES TO BE COPIED ________ THROUGH ______ _ NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE ARTICLE NEEDED _____________ _ (Cost is $3 .00 , m inimum fee, fo r one copy of a complete article, or port ion of the article. Add it ional copies of the same ar ticle are 50c each. Full remittance must accompany this order . Pl ease write for further information on deposit accounts and quantity discounts. Allow two weeks for delivery .) YOUR NAME __________________ ________ _ ADDRESS ___________________ ZIP _____ _ 8 Linacre Quarterly ' 1 I I < 

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