Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent / Our Lady of Loretto
Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30
Learn to entrust

We often encounter various forms of pressure. For instance, students in school may feel pressured by entrance exams; job seekers may face financial pressure due to prolonged unemployment; and office workers may be under the constant threat of dismissal due to performance indicators set by their superiors.

When confronted with these pressures, what do we do? I often ask my brothers and sisters who entrust their faith to me this question. Among them, some say, “I am willing to bear these pressures on my own;” while others say, “I have tried to bear these pressures, but I found that I cannot resolve them with my own strength, so I choose to lay low.” This is the normal state we have to face.

Today, Jesus speaks to us: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (cf. Mt 11:28) He invites us to unburden ourselves, to share with him our toils, the things that weigh us down, and the anguish deep within our hearts. He is there, quietly waiting for us, silently listening to our complaints. He is more than willing to share all these with us, allowing us to find a momentary respite through his mercy.

Next, Jesus said to us: “Take my yoke and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.” (cf. Mt 11:29) He invites us to learn from him, to imitate him, and to pursue only the goodness that God has bestowed upon us, so that the infinitely good God may transform us, so that our hearts are no longer filled with the pressures and trials brought by the world, but are filled with his mercy towards us, so that we no longer attempt to solve various problems in our own strength, but follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit of God, face various problems according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit of God, and solve these problems by the grace of the Holy Spirit of God.

Let us imitate Our Lady of Loreto, learning to entrust ourselves to God and generously carry out His holy will.

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