Posted on April 26, 2024
Catechism Meditation:
The Word became flesh to be our model of holiness: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me.” “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.” ―No. 459
REFLECTION. When Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life,” he was not saying that he was one way to God among many. He clarifies that in the next part of (John 14:6), “no one comes to the father except through me.” In other words, the only way to eternal life is through Jesus. If the disciples, and us today, want to find life we must go through Him. All other paths will never lead to what they promise.
We often rely on earthly pleasures to make us happy, such as making more money, having the latest gadget, a good job, a nice house, fancy vacations, bigger TVs, new cars, fun hobbies, luxury fashion trends, lots of friends, power, fame, etc. We tend to think the good life is found in something other than Jesus. The problem is all those things will only let us down. They can’t deliver what they promise. Sure, they satisfy us for a moment, but that moment quickly fades, and we need more. Jesus has a better way. He shows us that the good life is found in Him alone. So, if you find you are prioritizing something over Jesus, refocus your life. Call out the lies you’ve bought into that you need “x” to be happy.
PRAYER. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.
Timeless Wisdom Quote:
“To do God’s Will until death, that is the inner heart of all holiness.” ― Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
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