Unburdening

Author: Chrisma C. Bangaoil
Are you tired? Find rest in God. Let go of what burdens you, and rely on His grace for peace and renewal.
Reflection Date: December 11, 2024 Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent
Daily Readings: Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30

Today’s Gospel is straightforward: Are you tired? Find rest in God.

But perhaps we should ask, “Why are we tired?” or “What are we tired of?”

Are we tired of things that truly matter, or are we weary of useless and senseless endeavors?

I often hear the question, “Don’t you get tired?” My answer is always, “It depends on your perspective.” While I do experience physical tiredness, it often disappears after a good sleep, a satisfying meal, or even a short break. However, I don’t feel burdened or fatigued by the mission work I do. What the Lord says in today’s Gospel is true: While the work may seem enormous and challenging, His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. When we wholeheartedly say yes to the Lord’s call to work in His vineyard, His grace is always sufficient.

So, what are you tired of? Nurturing a hardened heart is exhausting. Going with the flow of the world is draining. Pretending is wearying. Resisting God’s call to repentance is tiring. The noise of the world is overwhelming. Sin is burdensome.

Today, we are invited to let go of all that weighs us down. Instead, we are called to rely on God’s grace and find rest in His loving embrace.

A Call to Action for Catholic Living: Feeling weary? Let go of worldly burdens, embrace God's grace, and find true rest in His love