I certainly don't consider myself perfect, but I must say I was feeling quite accomplished and proud of myself for my recent strides in the way of faithfulness. And yet there is always something more we must do. Fr. Hector stressed in his homily this morning the idea of sacrifice. It is not enough just to come to Sunday Mass or even daily Mass. Are we doing good works for others? Are we striving every day to build up treasure in heaven? Matt related a homily he'd heard recently on the Gospel of the corporal works of mercy -- "Whatever you did to the least of My brothers...". The priest compared this a final exam for which we already know the answers. If we know what we'll be tested on, why aren't we preparing for it?
On another note, we seem barraged these days with legislation from our corrupt government that supports a culture of death and moral degradation. It seems discouraging at times, but we must remember to have hope, for the Lord is on our side. Surely, He will see us through any trials we must face. He will not abandon us but rather walk beside us every step of the way, often carrying us when we do not have the strength to walk.
From this morning's first reading (Dt. 4:7): For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the LORD, our God, is to us whenever we call upon him?
How appropriate to our struggling world! May Christ's justice and peace ever reign!
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