We all have a responsibility to seek holiness in our lives regardless of the state of life we have chosen to live. For a mother of five children, holiness means something different than that of a cloistered religious. No matter what our vocation, the life of a Christian involves what we do, what we say and what we think. Thought comes first, then words because our words express what is inside. Finally, after thoughts and words come actions. What we do is the result what the mind has conceived. We must therefore make sure that all our thoughts, words and actions are controlled by Christ.
We must constantly examine our thoughts, words and actions to make sure they are all directed toward Christ, rather than turned away from Him. For example, if our thoughts, words, or deeds are a result of our passion, they will not be in harmony with Christ. On the other hand, if they are free from any passionate inclination, we can be sure they are directed toward Christ, who is the source of our peace.
Christian perfection consists in observing all the things which express the meaning of Christ's name. We must bring out this meaning in our thoughts, our prayers and the way we live.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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