Long back ,I met an old priest during one of our Jesus Youth gatherings.I was seeing him for the first time.While we started talking, he asked my name and I answered ,my name is Dona.
Then to my astonishment he stared at me, as if he has never ever seen such a 'person' before.
Then he asked, "Dona... what does 'DONA' mean ?
This is the first time a person asking the meaning of my name.
I said, "I don't know".
I have heard in many preachings, that every Christian name will have a meaning.
But i wonder, I have never searched the meaning of my name!
Then that old priest continued, " dear , Dona means GIFT, Adanoi-'The Gift' - in Egyptian language.
I was really happy to hear that.
But the question that struck me was not that.
Again he asked, "Are you really a GIFT to others? Do others find you as a GIFT in their lives? "
I didn't expect him to ask this question. I was speechless at that moment.
Ever since this incident has happened, whenever my name is called out, this big question pops out in my mind - 'Am I a gift to others ? Am I blessing for others?'
Few days back when I was meditating on the Word of God, I stuck up with a verse.
The Word of God says,
'As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.'1 Peter 4: 10
I/We have received a gift form above and the Lord wants me/us to use it in serving others.He wants me/us to be good managers of the His Graces that He has been showering on us, each and every day of our lives.
But do I really do that ?
I don't know !
Lord, help me to be a real blessing for others.
St.Don Bosco, pray for all the youth around the Globe.
