“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.” (Gospel for July 9, Mt 11:28-29)
Rest often seems to be in short supply in our busy modern world, for our culture finds it hard to slow down and be still. We can and should spend time in leisure to refresh our bodies and spirits, but we need to go even deeper and take time to find true rest. Let’s always keep in mind St. Augustine’s words: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.”
This month, I challenge you to turn to our Lord to find rest by spending at least one hour each week in eucharistic adoration. Second, I challenge you to support the Faith in Action Holy Hour program.
Do you turn to Christ to find rest amid your labor and burdens? Do you observe Sunday as a day of worship and rest? Do you regularly spend time in prayer, seeking that interior peace that Christ has promised us?