Daily Meditation for January 13, 2025

Yesterday, we celebrated the Baptism of Jesus. Today, we are in Ordinary Time. These are the weeks between Christmas season and Lent. Ordinary Time can seem long and drawn out, but it is sprinkled with many feasts of the saints. These are people who can inspire us by their faith and service to others. This is a challenge for us. How do I live out my faith? I can do this by really participating at Mass and by taking extra time for prayer. I can be of service to many people—family, the community and our church. If we do these practices, we are fulfilling the two great commandments: love of God and love of our neighbor.

By Betty Larson, OSB