Although difficult, humility is liberating and beautiful.  Since the truth sets us free, humility is a condition for having Jesus as our savior.  Acceptance of our neediness and limitations is a sure path to trust and love.  

Originally published 8/15/2020.

The Assumption of Our Lady is one of God's wonderful works.  It provides an opportunity for us to increase our faith in God and to contemplate our Lady's presence with her Son in heaven.  

Our Faith teaches us that the Holy Mass makes present the sacrifice of Our Lord on the cross.  Keeping this in mind during the Mass and during the day is an effective means of union with Jesus.  

The radical reality and transcendence of God is often forgotten or overlooked.  Remembering and reflecting on the greatness of God is key to understanding our own identity as his children and disciples.  

The Word of God is a powerful reality.   Nourishing ourselves with it through reading, reflection, and prayer is a sure-fire way to change our lives.  

The calling of St. Matthew teaches us about our own Christian vocation.  We need to see Christ look at us, hear him call us, and follow him into a new life with him.  

A poor widow wins Jesus's praise by giving "all that she had to live on." In doing so she becomes radically dependent on God.  Jesus's image of the vine and the branches teaches us a similar lesson.

Jesus compliments Nathanael for his lack of "guile."  Sincerity and authenticity are virtues pleasing to God.  They are also a way to let him love us.  

To love God above all things is to strive to be pleasing to him.  One of the things which delights God is our trust in him.  

On the Feast of St. Josemaria, we reflect on Jesus's presence in our ordinary lives and work.