THURSDAY, FIFTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Ex 3:13-20 Ps 105:1,5,8-9,24-27 Mt 11:28-30
A CALL TO TRUST
The Invitation to the Weary: Jesus addresses all who are exhausted – physically, emotionally, or spiritually, offering divine rest.
- St. Augustine beautifully reflects: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
- The Church (CCC 459) teaches that the Son of God became man so that we might share in His divine life, lifting our burdens through grace.
The Yoke of Christ: A yoke was used to for ploughing, symbolizing submission and shared labour. Jesus does not promise a life without challenges, but assures us that walking with Him makes burdens bearable.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux lived this truth in her “Little Way,” trusting that even in small, humble acts, Christ’s yoke is light when we rely on His strength.
- The Church (CCC 1618) reminds us that following Christ requires surrender, but His commandments are not heavy for those who love Him.
Learning from His Meekness and Humility: Pride weighs us down; humility opens us to grace.
- St. Francis de Sales wrote, “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” True discipleship means imitating Christ’s gentle authority.
- Pope Francis frequently emphasized mercy and humility, urging us to trust God than worldly power.
The Promise of Rest: The “rest” Jesus offers is both a foretaste of heaven and a present reality for those who abide in Him through prayer and the sacraments.
- St. John Vianney always encouraged to seek refuge in the Eucharist, where Christ renews our strength.
- Vatican II (GS 22) teaches that Christ fully reveals man to himself, showing that our deepest peace comes from communion with God.
Let us take up His yoke daily knowing that in Him, even our heaviest crosses become light.
Response: The Lord remembers his covenant forever.
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