September 26, 2021 - Wholly Holy

Our relationship with God is primary but that does not mean that our faith is a private matter. This primary relationship is the perspective in which we engage in other relationships. We must not discount the power of our witness to following Christ within His Church. In the Gospel reading (cf. Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48), the Lord Jesus offers a sobering teaching about not creating obstacles on the journey of faith, whether for ourselves or others. Jesus warns us that we must never exploit others and lead them away from God. We belong to God, rejoice in this blessing, and reflect it in our behavior. We repent from causing scandal among us because we are consecrated to God in Christ. Following His teaching and example, we are becoming wholly holy.