"St. Bernard of Clairvaux spoke of three 'comings' of Christ: as the child of Bethlahem and the final Lord of history, as well as the quiet daily arrivals of grace in which we recognize the face of Jesus."
We must be constantly alert and aware of the comings of Jesus in our everyday lives, whether it is through things like the friendship of others, the beauty of the earth, the fulfillment of a goal, or any of the number of other things that could help lead us closer to Christ.
Being aware of these comings of Christ can help us recognize the way that He works in our lives, which helps us to grow in virtue and appreciate the gifts and blessings and graces that we receive on an everyday basis.
This can also help us to do as Jesus would do, and to live our lives like He did, treating everyone we meet with love and respect. When we are aware of the arrivals of grace that Jesus brings to us, we can't help but grow in virtue as we know that Jesus is with us always, helping us and supporting us.
How has Jesus come to you today?
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