Comfort On This Day

It comforts me to realize that Christ did not warn the “little ones” like me — the ones whose understanding is weak or immature or lacking — He did not warn the little ones to be sure to know and parse every fleeting thought or obscure dictate of every leader of His church, lest we be condemned and damned.

No, He warned those in authority about the dire consequences of causing one of His little ones to stumble or sin.

My Father loves me; my Lord achieved redemption and forgiveness for me; my Blessed Mother and the host of triumphant Saints prays for me; the Holy Ghost guides and strengthens me. I must resist the temptation to believe that I must be as learned and accomplished as those in authority over me.

Let the storms of the current day rage; I am held in love.

~ S.K. Orr