We hear the beginnings of one of the most touching
friendships in the Bible in 1 Samuel—David and Jonathan.
Saul
begins his rash competition with David when he hears the women sing, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his
ten thousands.” Rather than
side with his jealous father, Jonathan stands by his friend David.
This
is no small sacrifice. Not only
did Jonathan have to face courageously his vengeful father, but also supported
David’s God-given call to be king.
This was quite a gift as Jonathan was the son of the king and headed for
the throne himself. Yet he gave
all that up for his friend.
We
cannot underestimate the importance of having good Catholic friends. Jesus himself traveled with twelve of
his closest friends and was especially close to his inner circle of three—Peter,
John and James. When I observe our
students, it is often the case that those surrounded by Christian friends strive
for excellence in the Church, while those who do not drop off.
This
morning we thank God for the friends who push us to excellence and intimacy
with God. We pray that we, too,
may be such friends for many others.
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