
How I learned that Jesus is not my boss
Often in life, we are told that we must "put our best foot forward" and withhold our real weaknesses ...
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Often in life, we are told that we must "put our best foot forward" and withhold our real weaknesses ...

We don't just come to Mass to remember who Jesus was in the distant past; we rekindle who Jesus is for us, right here in the midst of our present struggles.

One moment, I felt like a failure, like my efforts bore no fruit. And just minutes later, God gave me a reminder from my friend: The fruits of our labor take time to grow.

A picnic table at Grandma's house ended up being a test of my faith.

When we realize what we lack we see what matters most.

"Every day, actually, for a few weeks. I grabbed a napkin, set the table, and ate my yogurt like a human being."