Monday of week 30 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Saint Paul reminds us that to live as Christians is to live in the freedom of the children of God, a freedom not born of rebellion or self-will, but of love and trust. Through the Spirit, we are no longer slaves to fear or sin; we are sons and daughters who can cry out, “Abba, Father!” This freedom is a gift that transforms our relationship with God from duty to intimacy, from distance to belonging. It is the Spirit who teaches us that we are heirs with Christ, co-workers in His mission and participants in His glory. To live in this freedom means to walk each day with confidence, not in our own strength but in the assurance that we are loved and guided by a Father who desires our good. The more we allow the Spirit to lead us, the more our hearts learn to live with joy, courage, and peace as true children of God. Let’s reflect: Do I live each day as a free child of God, trusting His love and guidance, or do I still act as though I were bound by fear, guilt, or self-reliance?
Don Giorgio