Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest

Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher.

We learn the most from those whom we trust. If we trust in worldly people, then we shall become more like them. If we trust in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, then we shall become more like Jesus Christ and his disciples, the saints. The world blinds us to the truth through our passions, imperfections, and sins and if we do not seek out a teacher who knows our faults, then how can we learn to avoid them, to overcome them, and live a good and holy life? This is why we should seek out the Church, its priests, spiritual directors, and faithful servants. They all teach us how to do good and avoid evil and become more Christ-like in all that we think, say, and do.

Who is our teacher, the world or God? What pitfalls do we need to avoid in our lives? What can we do to become good and faithful Disciples of Christ?

O Lord, train me to be more like you.

Amen.