First Saturday: Let us entrust ourselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
First reading – 1 John 3:7-10
John is identifying the characteristics of the children of God. To be born from God in faith, to live like the only Son of God, Jesus Christ, and to love others. The new birth is not merely a symbolic gesture but a spiritual reality that reorients our entire being. Through faith, we become partakers in the divine nature, no longer living for ourselves but for the God who calls us into His family. This birth brings us into a relationship with God marked by trust, surrender, and the assurance of being His children. Living as a child of God means modelling our lives after Jesus, the perfect image of the Father. Jesus’ life was one of complete obedience to God’s will, marked by humility, compassion, and unwavering commitment to truth and love. John underlines love as the ultimate hallmark of God’s children. Just as Jesus demonstrated sacrificial love, we are called to embody this love in our relationships. Let’s reflect: How does my life reflect the reality of being a child of God in faith, obedience, and love, and where is God inviting me to grow more deeply in these areas?
Don Giorgio