I find the handbook reading from page 35-37 connects very well with my personal reading about lukewarmness. Both readings give me warning about bargaining spirit which can lead to loss of supernatural vision. Fr Francis Carvajal in the book of “lukewarmness: a devil in disguise” suggested one of the characteristics of a lukewarm person which is to bargain. The lukewarm person tends to reduce his/her relationship with God into mere bargaining. He/she may be reluctant to sacrifice time or resources and focus on personal gain. As a legionary, sometimes, we need to sacrifice our time and resources to perform our work. If we are not careful, we can fall to this trap of bargaining to God.

Next, about supernatural vision, our handbook reading reminds us that in our work, we actually work for Mary. This reminds us not only to pursue result but something greater as well. Result is indeed important, but let us not forget that we are the slaves of Mary. We are employed to Mary. Mary will take our work and convert it for the glory of God.

Last but not least, as slaves of Mary, let us be courageous and total in our work. In our daily life, we constantly face the spiritual warfare. Life is a denial, we deny either our cross or the easiness that the world offers.