The Gospel today challenges us to live a life of selfless love, to follow the example of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve. This...
The Gospel today challenges us to live a life of selfless love, to follow the example of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve. This service is not about grand gestures but about concrete acts of love. It’s a call to share what we have, not just our possessions, but our time, talents, and compassion with those in need. It's in this radical giving that we find a new kind of strength, a spiritual strength that comes from God and not from ourselves.
The life of Saint Rose of Lima is a powerful testament to this truth. Though she longed for the solitary life of a nun, she chose to remain at home in Lima, Peru, to serve her family and the poor. She lived a life of radical self-denial and prayer, but it was always oriented outward. She turned her home into a place of refuge, a clinic for the sick and a place of spiritual counsel, serving and sharing everything she had. Her life was not easy, but she found a profound strength in her deep devotion to Christ and her commitment to serving others.
Saint Rose reminds us that a life of service and sharing is the true path to Christian discipleship. Her strength came from her total reliance on God, and her faithfulness to His call. Let us reflect today on how we can better serve those around us. Are we generous in sharing what we have been given? Do we recognize that true strength lies in our commitment to love and serve others, following the example of our Lord and the witness of Saint Rose of Lima?
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