Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

     Even as we come here to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the inestimable joy of the Holy Eucharist, the burdens of life may weigh heavy on our minds, our hearts, and our bodies.  We may be tired from working six days a week, or caring for our grandkids (as much as you love them, they have an energy hard to keep up with).  We may be anxious about the health of a family member.  We may be mourning the loss of a loved one.  We may be just plain weary, physically or emotionally. And we may be putting up a good front.  But Someone knows and that Someone is Jesus.

     In today’s Gospel Our Lord reaches out to the crowds, “Come to Me, all who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest.  He is not only speaking to His contemporaries but to us as well.  No one knows us better than the Lord and yet  the very One we should be coming to is sometimes considered a burdensome obligation.  Our rest, our regeneration can only be found in Him.  Sure it takes some effort on our part but the reward of being in His Presence and having that Presence enter into us is beyond measure.

      Summer days are enjoyed because we long for sunshine and warmth.  There is no greater light or warmth than that which comes from the Light of Christ.  Come to Him Who longs for you and find the rest you deserve.

With Blessings,

Father Langan