Reading some of the day’s gospel and watching the sun come up puts one in a great place. Things can take on a different meaning and assume a whole new gravity in the peace of a January morning.

Today, Jesus gathered the disciples and appointed twelve apostles. Deeper into the reflection, Bishop Barron quotes St. Thérèse of Lisieux, offering how He worked in her soul.

“He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom he pleases.”

Being somewhat of a newbie to this and other aspects of life, I went further to better understand her intention. His call, is a gift of grace, not a reward for merit.

As simple as that.

And being a gift, it is meant to be given away, to all we encounter along our way. Nothing economic or transactional about this whatsoever. Merely a loop of grace. We are given it. We give it away.

Looking at things that way surely lightens the load. I can just be today.

It touches one’s soul and brings a comforting sense of peace and serenity. I can stay right here in the moment.

There is no need to promote or call attention to how you go about it. If you simply are, that in itself will exert a pull. Providing other means of giving out this gift. Completing the loop.

As it was meant to be.