Day 1: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

In our churches, there is so much happening: programs, schools, charities, diocesan initiatives, that it can be easy to lose sight of what matters most. Even in our parishes, we can get caught up in the details of coffee and donuts, technology, and events. All of these things can be good and useful, but they are not the heart of our faith.

We can do the same in our life of faith, know the “stuff” of the Church, but forget the mission and purpose. If we’re not careful, we can be so busy with activity that we neglect the heart of it all: Jesus Christ.

Every effort of the Church, every act of service, every ministry and tradition exists to point us to Him. If we lose sight of Jesus, we have lost the main thing. Today, let this truth anchor you: our faith is not first about programs, traditions, or even good works. It is about knowing, loving, and serving the person of Jesus Christ and helping others do the same.

Questions

• What “good” things sometimes distract you from focusing on Jesus Himself?
• How can you realign your attention today so that Christ is at the center of your life and service?