You are also invited to be Jesus' "mother" and "brother" through obedience to the Father's will. The depth of your spiritual union with Him depends on your obedience. Pursue a life of grace to conceive Jesus in your heart, become a child of the Father, and be a spiritual sibling to our Lord.

Reflect on your practice of prayerfully meditating on the Scriptures. If it's not your practice, resolve to start. Begin with one of the Gospels, reading it slowly and prayerfully each day. The goal isn't to finish but to enter into the depth of spiritual insight it offers. Commit to this practice, and you'll be amazed at the spiritual riches God bestows upon you.

Reflect today on your desire to see those who haven't turned to God receive the fullness of grace. Look at them in light of this parable. Examine your feelings about those who haven't started serving God. Also, consider your feelings toward those seemingly undeserving of God's grace. If jealousy or earthly justice judgment creeps in, work to eliminate that perspective. Make your deepest desire to witness God bestow abundant mercy on everyone who turns to Him with a contrite heart.

To assess your own spiritual life, examine the fruits of the Spirit, such as charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, forbearance, gentleness, faith, modesty, self-control, and chastity. These fruits are indicators of the maturity of your faith and relationship with God. Consider how these qualities manifest in your life and how they impact others. Do they flourish abundantly and benefit others in their Christian journey, or do they need nurturing and growth?

Today, reflect on the extent to which you have consecrated every facet of your life to Jesus and His mission. It doesn't necessarily mean becoming a public evangelist or spending all day at church. It means inviting Jesus and His mission into every aspect of your daily life. Seek ways to integrate Jesus into everything you do. By doing so, you become a faithful disciple who is fully committed to living out your faith.

Reflect today on your level of contentment with your life. Do you sense that something is missing? Examine your goals and priorities. What consumes your thoughts, conversations, and daydreams? If Jesus is not at the center of your mind, heart, and every desire, you may experience discontentment. In such a case, take inspiration from the example of Saint Matthew. He is a saint today because he responded to Jesus' call, leaving behind a life of sin and greed to follow Him in poverty. In surrendering worldly possessions and attachments, Saint Matthew found true wealth and eternal happiness in Heaven.

Today, reflect on your calling to live a well-ordered life. Consider your attentiveness to those around you. Does your charity enable you to perceive the pain in the hearts of those who are suffering? Are you willing to offer a compassionate ear and a merciful heart? When others experience life's joys, can you share in their happiness without envy or jealousy? When God inspires you to conversion and bestows His grace, are you ready to listen and obey, responding appropriately? Cultivate a soul that is responsive to the promptings of grace, living each day in accordance with God's perfect will.

Today, reflect on those in your life who may resemble the widow of Nain. Whom does God want you to notice and empathize with? As you observe their struggles, allow compassion to arise within you and hold onto the supernatural gift of hope in God's healing. With divine hope, trust that God will intervene on their behalf. Offer your compassion, hope, and faith as a prayer for those in need.

Today, reflect on the humility of the Roman centurion who, though highly respected, chose to send friends as intermediaries to Jesus. Try to grasp the power of his humble approach. Select a saint in Heaven and request their intercession, imploring them to approach our Lord on your behalf. By doing so, you may also amaze our Lord with your faith and humility.

Today, reflect on the essential requirement of the Christian life: forgiveness. While mercy might seem unfair in terms of strict justice, it aligns with the virtues of Heaven and freedom. Do not hesitate to forgive, for if you do so sincerely, God will shower you with the riches of the Kingdom of Heaven.