April 6, 2020 - Monday of Holy Week

Gospel Reading:  Is 42:1-7; Ps 27; John 12:1-11

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid?”

At this point in my life I am often subjected to judgment. My professors judge my schoolwork and academic performance. My friends and classmates judge my social behavior and life choices. My parents judge my plans for the future. All this judgment has an effect on my confidence. I am not perfect and when I am reminded of my imperfections, my confidence is checked. Although difficult, this sort of judgment is beneficial; it makes me reconsider a certain aspect of my person and whether that aspect is something to be confident about. It has the effect of dismantling my misplaced confidence and challenging me to grow in the right places.

With respect to the most important and overarching aspect of my life, however, my confidence is unwavering. I am confident that by living my life by the guiding light of Christ I am doing right by myself and others. Despite my wavering confidence in certain less significant aspects of myself, I am firmly confident in who I am. Christ is my confidence!

Christ, I am proud to be Yours and not only chosen by You but even pleasing to You. I hope to remain worthy of Your boasting. Grant that, like Mary, I may not fail to recognize You.

I hope to always recognize and reflect Your light proudly.