my burden is light

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

1 Corinthians 12:31; 13, 1-10, 13 Psalm 25:1-5, 8-10 Matthew 11:25-30

Matthew 11:30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

What is Jesus talking about here?  Is he talking about physical labor?  Perhaps.  But he may also be talking about the yoke and burden on our souls because of sin.  If we live honestly and we live in the hope that Jesus will bring us into eternal life with him, then we can truly have peace and our burden can be light.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to trust you and follow you and not get caught up in the ways and the values of this world.  Help me to stay focused on the hope that you bring and then to live in peace.

Amen