Homily for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent

There are many factors that can make us feel overwhelmed and burdened, such as fatigue, work demands, relationship troubles, health issues, and other challenges. 

Jesus offered hope to those who felt weighed down by the demands of Jewish Law. Many felt excluded for not being able to follow the laws correctly. Instead of giving them a new law to adhere to, He offered Himself as a guide for life and invited them to learn from Him. He called them to come to Him and to embrace His example and teachings.

To truly learn from someone, we need to spend time with them. Jesus invites us to come and stay with Him, to develop a friendship with Him. When we spend time with Him, we learn how to live life in the right way. If we remain with Him, we will find that His yoke is easy and His burden is light.

Living according to the Gospel can be challenging, but having a relationship with Jesus makes it much easier than it would be otherwise. Saint Paul reassures us that God's power within us is sufficient to achieve more than we could ever imagine. By staying connected to Jesus, our lives will flourish, and we will bear much fruit.