Obedience

Obedience alone is the sure sign that we are carrying out God's will. Obedience is the only way that leads to true wisdom. It is through obedience that we truly offer glory to God. If there were another more effective way, Christ would have shown it to us by both word and example. Scripture, however, tells us that the entire life of Christ is summed up in the following words: "He was subject to them." Christ lived His entire hidden life in subjection to His parents. He came into the world to do the will of His Father in heaven.

If we want to love God with all our hearts we must allow obedience to increase that love, especially when it means surrendering our own will. We can learn from the Blessed Virgin Mary whose will represents the will of God Himself. The more we dedicate ourselves to her, the more we learn to do the will of God. Mary watches over us, provides for us and answers all our needs.

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

In Christ,

Fr. Jeffery A. Fasching