Attorney General Abbott says to 'heed God's call'

At the conclusion of the Red Mass on Oct. 3 in Corpus Christi Cathedral,Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott thanked lawyers, judges and elected officials for their service and commitment to God.

While members of the judiciary present wore the black robes of their court, the Mass celebrants wore the red vestments traditionally worn at the Mass.

In his homily Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey reminded those in the justice system that every person is searching for God. “Remember every life is important and every life is loved by almighty God,” Bishop Mulvey said.

Attorney General Abbott thanked Bishop Mulvey for continuing the 13^th century tradition of honoring and blessing judges, lawyers, public officials and anyone with concern for justice.

“It is great to be in a city that the name means the ‘Body of Christ.’ It’s comprised of all of us. We all have different gifts. Each person, regardless of the talent that has been given to them by God, has a unique role to play that benefits the lives of others,” Attorney General Abbott said.

When faced with unusual challenges, he told them to look at them as opportunities. “Could be God is leading you down a path different from where you thought you were going,” he said.

The attorney general spoke of the event in his life that led him to be paralyzed and unable to walk again. He had been jogging one day, when a tree fell on top of him, breaking his back. “I see some of you are wondering how slow was he going,” Abbott said in jest.

“I questioned the will of God, but over time…I realized one constant in my life was God’s gentle hand. By making it through this, God constantly led me back to heeding His call. I was given the gift of life and was given responsibility and the opportunity to use it–to seek and do the will of God,” he said.

Abbott said that, “by accepting the opportunity placed in front of you–you are heeding God’s call to making a difference in the world.”

“We must embrace and serve others and search for justice. May you be blessed with the wisdom to recognize the opportunities to answer Gods call and the courage to respond to those opportunities,” the attorney general said.