Homily for Labor Day

Jesus calls us to prioritize our love for God, which is essential for developing a mature faith. When we love God wholeheartedly, we direct our hearts, minds, and lives toward Him, and our attachment to worldly things diminishes.

It’s not just physical possessions that can distract us from our focus on God. Jesus’ message encourages us not to be consumed by worries about the future but to concentrate on the present. By embracing God's daily mercies and trusting in His generosity and providence, we can find freedom from anxiety.

When we recognize that all things come from God and strive to live in His presence, we become satisfied with what we have. This spiritual maturity enables us to live well, even with less, as we recognize that our ultimate security lies in God.