Walk with Christ

Today's Readings:
Is 40:25-321
Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10
Mt 11:28-30

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Jesus does not say we will not have any troubles or that we will not have to work at our faith; he simply states that it is much easier with him rather than without him. With him we can do all things, without him we can do nothing. Today let us walk with our Lord and allow him to lead us, for truly the reward he promises is worth more than we could ever imagine. Have a great day and God Bless.
Prayer: Lord, as we journey through this day may we keep you close by our side so that all that we do may be for you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint of the Day - Blessed Juan Diego
Juan Diego is well-known because the Mother of God appeared to him. It was to Juan Diego that Mary first introduced herself to the world as Our Lady of Guadalupe. He lived in the sixteenth century when Mexico City was known as the Valley of Anahuac. Juan was a member of the Chichimeca people. They called him the talking eagle. His Christian name was Juan Diego. After Juan's particular mission was completed, it is said that he became a hermit. He spent the rest of his life in prayer and penance. His little hut was near the first chapel that was built on Tepeyac Hill. He was greatly esteemed. Parents considered it their fondest wish to have their children grow up to be like Juan Diego. Juan took care of the little church and met the pilgrims who began to come there to honor their Mother of Guadalupe. He would show them the miraculous tilma or cloak that preserves Mary's beautiful image. Pope John Paul II declared Juan Diego "blessed" on May 14, 1990. The pope personally visited the magnificent church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He prayed there for all of the people of Mexico. He prayed especially for those who were killed during the terrible persecution of the Church in the early part of this century. He prayed for all the pilgrims who come to this beautiful church with such faith in the Mother of God.
Reflection: Juan's encounter with Mary changed his life in a profound way. How can I allow the example of the Blessed Mother to affect the way that I live?

Saint information comes from: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/december/1209.asp