Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Matthew 7: 21-29
Build your life on the Rock

Today the Lord invites us to reflect on the foundation of our life. He tells us that we must build on the Rock, and that Rock is Christ. Not ideas, not feelings, not appearances, not our own strength—but Christ. Only He gives us the security we need, especially when storms come.
Jesus warns us: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 7:21). Words are not enough. We are called to live our faith—not just speak it. This is the difference between Christians of words and Christians of action. The first may look good for a time, but when the rain falls and the wind blows, their house collapses. The second have built their life on Christ. Even when troubles come, they stand firm.

Throughout history, the Church has seen many “Christians without Christ”: those who love ideas more than the Gospel, or rules more than mercy. Some live a faith of vague spirituality without Jesus—like modern Gnostics. Others cling rigidly to forms and traditions without love or joy. Both are missing something essential: the living Jesus, the Rock.

True Christianity is not rigid, nor is it soft. It is rooted in Christ, firm yet free. A heart founded on Jesus is filled with joy, humility, and the Holy Spirit. He gives us the freedom to call God “Father” and the strength to carry our cross with hope.

Let us ask the Lord for this grace today: to build our lives on Him, the solid rock. And let us turn to Mary, who lived this faith completely. She knows the strength that comes from standing on Christ. May she help us to do the same, with courage, joy, and freedom.
Amen.

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