and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble of heart; and you will find rest. For my yoke is easy; and my burden is light.”
LECTIO DIVINA:
Read: The prophet Zechariah speaks of a king not preoccupied with war riding in chariots and horses but with peace-offering
riding in the smooth pace of a donkey. Accordingly, Paul told the Romans to free themselves from the demands of the body,
which are burdensome unlike the flow of the spirit. Jesus offers the same ease of living by urging us to replace the heavy
loads we carry with his gentle rest-giving yoke.
Reflect: The world is busy finding ways to make life easy: advancing pain relievers, designing faster cars,
updating internet speed for easier connections. Yet, life becomes even more complicated with these innovations.
It is not a machine or a pill or an internet connection that eases our serious problems like relationships and faith crisis.
God remains the best pain reliever, the fastest vehicle, and most advanced mode of connection. The world can only offer
outlets—passages that make us escape from our difficulties. The Lord, on the other hand, offers inlets—passages toward the
source—to refresh and re-energize us.
Pray: Pray for those who find life burdensome and has difficulty finding someone to be with them and lift them from their struggles.
Act: Make yourself available to overworked and stressed family members, friends, or co-workers.
Offer your listening ears and heart for them to ventilate so that they get new strength from you and God.
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