“Be who
God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” Quoting those words of
St. Catherine of Siena, the Bishop of London began his message to Prince
William and Kate Middleton at their wedding in Westminster Abbey. Many watching
on TV were deeply touched as the bishop affirmed their choice “to be married in
the sight of a generous God who so loved the world that He gave Himself to us
in the person of Jesus Christ.” Then he urged the couple to pursue a love that
finds its center beyond themselves.
From
Romans 12, the bride’s brother read: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and
sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice,
holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be
conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so
that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and
perfect” (vv.1-2 NRSV).
That
royal wedding reminds us all, single or married, of two great truths: (1) God’s
great love for us expressed in the sacrifice of Jesus and (2) God’s desire that
we find life’s greatest joy and transformation in our relationship with Him.
Aren’t those the keys to becoming the persons God meant us to be?
We become
who God meant us to be by giving ourselves completely to Him. (RBC)
