July 25, 2023

Gospel: Matthew 20:20-28

"Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom."

On this feast of Saint James the Apostle, we hear how his mother and the mother of John asked Jesus if her sons could sit next to him in the Kingdom. What mother doesn't want the best for her sons? But, she did not know what she was asking. The way of the Kingdom is hard. To reach spiritual perfection, we face many daily trials and tribulations. In fact, Jesus promised us that it wouldn't be easy!

Very few things in life that are worth it are easy. Yet, when we set a goal we try our best to achieve it. The spiritual life is no different. But, like all goals we will fall and we will progress but we have to keep trying through prayer, humility, and love. Through this journey, may we all experience the final banquet of Jesus.

- Fr. Will