Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested through what he suffered he is able to help those who are being tested.

Jesus understands what we go through each day because he was incarnated and lived here on earth for over three decades. He has been tempted like us, but without sin. He has suffered like us, but without giving up hope in our Heavenly Father. He has been bullied, persecuted, and shunned like us, but without seeking revenge. He knows the trials and tribulations we face and he is willing to walk us through them all if we allow him. He become like us so he could give us a perfect model to follow... a way to faith and mercy and love. He wants to help us through every obstacle from the moment of our conception to the moment of death so we might one day join him forever in the heavenly feast.

Do we seek God’s help in our times of need? Are we as merciful and helpful to others as Jesus is to us? How can we be more open to God’s grace in our lives?

O Lord, help us through the tests of our lives.

Amen.