St. Francis de Sales gives us some wonderful advice, "If you really want to love God, keep loving Him more and more.  Never look back!  Move forward constantly!" 

 

 

"What is the prize if it is not Jesus Christ?  How can you take hold of him if you do not follow him?"

 

The DISCIPLESHIP Jesus offers is both GIFT & BURDEN.  “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross & follow Me…. whoever loses his life for my sake & that of the Gospel will save it.”

 

When it is all said & done “…it is not our task to end the sin & suffering of the world….  (we are called to) follow a different way: to take the small (daily) opportunities to reduce sin & suffering, to let go fears & entrust even our poor inadequacy to the hands of God.”  (Fr. John Kavanaugh, The Center for Liturgy Sunday Web Site)

 

Are you investing in the long term with Jesus or in only in the short term on earth?  On a practical level - we must put Christ first, in our thoughts, words & actions! 

 

Today is the gift God has given you to love Him, don't waste it doing anything else.

 

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

 

Saint Andre Bessette intercede for us.

 

May God Be Praised!