Relationship With Christ

Today's Readings
Eph 6:1-9
Ps 145:10-14
Lk 13:22-30

In our Gospel today, Jesus is reminding us that just because we claim to know him does not mean we do...To truly know Christ means that all our actions, all our thoughts, all our words are aimed at pleasing our Heavenly Father. We must be vigilant in prayer and continually strive to build up our relationship with Christ so that when the day comes and we stand before our Lord, he will recognize us and our good works. Today let us take some time and allow our Lord to get to know us and time for us to come to know him who created us. Have a great day and God Bless.


Saint of the Day - St. Narcissus
Narcissus lived in the second and early part of the third centuries. He was an old man when he was made bishop of Jerusalem. Narcissus was an excellent bishop. Everyone admired his virtues-everyone except people who chose to live evil lives. Three enemies of the saint accused him of a terrible crime. One said: "May I die by fire if it is not true!" The second said: "May I be wasted away by leprosy if it is not true." The third said: "May I be struck blind if it is not true." Yet no one believed their lie. The people had seen Narcissus' good life. They knew the kind of person he was. Although no one believed the wicked story, Narcissus used it as an excuse to go off to live in the desert. His whole trust was in God, whom he had served so lovingly. And God showed that the story of those men was absolutely false. Narcissus returned to be bishop of Jerusalem, to the great joy of his people. Although he was even older, he seemed to be more zealous than ever. In fact, he seemed stronger than ever, too, for a few years. Then he became too weak to carry on. He begged God to send him a bishop to help out. Our Lord sent him another saint, Alexander of Cappadocia. With great love and zeal, they ruled the diocese together. Narcissus lived to be over 116 years old. He died in the year 215.
Reflection: It may be tempting to listen to or participate in gossip about another person, but we can remember that only God truly knows each one of us inside and out.