the anxieties of daily life

“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.” (LK 21: 34-35)

We receive only today to do what we are called to do. We do not have yesterday, and we do not have tomorrow; we can learn from yesterday and we can plan tomorrow, but we have only today to make our day. When we remember who we are (spouse or business person), we can protect what suits our identity.

“Be vigilant at all times and pray that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.” (Gospel Acclamation)