When Jesus says that we are the salt of the earth, he means so much more than simply “making the world a better place”. While that’s definitely true, there’s a deeper meaning connected to the one perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. 

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Jesus was happy and he wants us to be happy. The Beatitudes are his instructions for deep, enduring fulfillment (makarios). Jesus not only taught them, but lived them out perfectly.

Although important, the call of the first apostles is but one moment of a much longer, complex story. Our conversion upon encountering Christ is a major event in our lives, but each day following should be a deepening of that conversion. The apostles give us much hope here. 

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God created both faith and reason to draw us to Himself. The Magi used both to discover the Christ child. When the star and the scroll converge, the only proper response is worship.

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We don’t honor our parents because they’re perfect. We honor them because love demands it. The 4th commandment never expires, it only matures through the seasons of life. 

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Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, but that’s sometimes overshadowed by a cloud of suffering. Whether this past year has been filled with great moments or difficult ones, we’re in this together. God is with us! 

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Although we may feel unworthy of the task to which God is calling us, we can find encouragement in taking Mary into our hearts. Be not afraid to accept God’s mission for you. 

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John the Baptist points out that something better than the Messiah is here. Just because things may not be happening according to our plan doesn’t mean that God is not present. In fact, he may be doing something even better. 

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Just like marathon training, growing in the spiritual life is a long, slow process. Patient endurance is key to building strength over time. You’ve already come this far - have hope in how much further God is taking you!

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 In the spiritual journey, many of us have been driving distracted, or worse, falling asleep at the wheel. Advent is our annual spiritual alarm clock. 

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