Thirteenth Monday of Ordinary Time

When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other shore. A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.”

We should all want to follow Jesus wherever he goes. However, this is not an easy path to walk. Our faith, hope, and charity will constantly be tested as we are tempted to seek the comforts of the world around us. In order to succeed at being disciples of Christ, we will need to work tirelessly for the glory of God and the good of others. We do this best when we proclaim the Good News through our every thought, word, and work. By doing this, our lives become living signs of God’s Love and Mercy and inspire others to walk the same path to heaven.

Are we truly willing to follow wherever Jesus leads us? How can we overcome the temptations that attempt to lure us from the Way of Christ? In what ways are we signs of God’s Love and Mercy for His children?

O Lord, we will follow you wherever you lead us.

Amen.