"What must we do if we are to do the works that God wants?"

This is a common question that Christians ask themselves. It is not easy to know what God wants us to 'do' or 'be' for Him. Yet Jesus' answer to this question is "¡Kyou must believe in the one he has sent." Together with this, Jesus also said, "Do not work for the food which perishes". The key to receiving the gift of Jesus is Faith that he is the one from God. This does not refer to the 'bread' of the Eucharist but to Jesus' word of revelation.

'On him God the Father has set his seals.' (Jn. 3:33) that whoever accepts the testimony of the one who has come 'from above' sets his seal on the truthfulness of God. Jesus finally insisted that only one 'work' is necessary, that of believing in the one sent by God.

This is what St Stephen's life proved as in the first reading (Acts 6:8-15), one who firmly believes in Jesus as one sent by Father God. The Holy Spirit was with Him that He was able to teach with power and strength. This is seen in by his face which looked like that of an angel.

Like St John Baptist de la Salle whose feast we celebrate today, let us be 'Easter people' living the Good News of Resurrection and bear witness to this Easter mystery.