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The readings today offer us a spiritual crosswalk. Jesus teaches us that in order to be his disciples, we must lose our lives in sacrificial love, take up our cross, and follow him.

Keys are a powerful symbol of authority and responsibility.  The readings for today are all about the Lord bestowing a ring of keys on those he has chosen to lead his beloved People.  My friends, in a sense we are all given a set of keys at our baptism.

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The wisdom behind this saying applies to many facets of life, including our prayer and spiritual life.

My friends, where can we find God every day? Surely in the beauty and leisure of a summer day, in the selfless love of a fellow Christian. But God can also be found in less obvious places, whispering his kindness and mercy… we just have to listen with the ears of faith.