God calls us to live a holy life, to holiness, but we do not have to do it alone. We’re not called to do it on our own. God calls us to a holy life, but he’s not saying, "now go ahead and do it on your own". He says, "I will be in you". As we enter into this relationship with God, God says, "I will take care of you and I will lead you, because you are my beloved son, you are my beloved daughter, with whom I am well pleased".

 

Fr. Carlson's Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent, March 5, 2023.