Lord, Take Me Where You Want Me To Go

While God's plan is clear in the Bible, it becomes harder when searching for God's plan in our lives and the world around us. While we know we must do all things to the Glory of Christ, seeing how to do so is a lifelong journey. One such priest who searched out God's will in his life to the end was Father Mychal Judge.

A priest, Franciscan friar, and FDNY Chaplain; he was known to recite this prayer asking for direction: "Lord, take me where you want me to go; let me meet who you want me to meet; tell me what you want me to say; and keep me out of your way."

Whatever he did, he aimed to be where God needed him most. 24 years ago he heard God calling him for action, this being to respond to the attacked Twin Towers.

Upon arrival, he rushed into the crumbling buildings to give last rites to firefighters. In doing so, he became the first certified fatality of the 9/11 attack, perishing while preparing others to cross this mortal plane.

While he made a great sacrifice, it should remind us to be people of both prayer and action.

Death may be bittersweet, but the one who has hope in Christ is always alive, now and forever. With this said, please pray for the repose of all the souls tragically taken from us this week as well and on that faithful day years ago.

To read more about this incredible Franciscan hero, please visit the link below:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/franciscan-spirit-blog/mychal-judge-ofm-hero-on-9-11/

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