23/02/2022

St James tells us that it is sinful to know the right thing to do but not do it.None of us should forecast what we will do tomorrow for only pride knows what tomorrow will bring. Most of the world that I live in is about tomorrow. As a child I went to school to prepare for adulthood. I got married to have a family that continued to grow into tomorrow. Now in old age I try to prepare for tomorrow trying to fix my mind on God for whom there is no tomorrow only the eternal now that is my aim. St James wants us to be aware that what we should do is to "live quietly and go on doing what is right" and thus avoid sin in our humility.

Jesus is not going to reprimand anyone doing Good in awareness of him. If we do not attack God and join him on the Way, the Truth and the Life then we are secure in his loving guidance. We who try are "less likely to fail". How do we attain the security of perfect faith in Father Son and Holy Spirit? Alone we can do nothing but for God nothing is impossible.

Dear Lord my sins are all known to you. I am still as I was as a child. Let me come to you for the forgiveness that in your mercy you have promised to all who ask for it. Let me join you the Way the Truth and the Life and face tomorrow with grace off your Hope.