Homily for the Memorial of St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr

There are many things that can make us feel overwhelmed and burdened, like being too tired, overworked, having trouble in our relationships, health issues, and other challenges.

Jesus offered hope to those who felt burdened by the demands of the Jewish Law. They often felt excluded for failing to follow the laws correctly. He didn't give them a new law to follow. Instead, He offered Himself as their guide for life and invited them to learn from Him. He called them to come to Him and learn from His example and teachings.

To learn from someone, we need to spend time with them. Jesus invites us to come and stay with Him, to become His friends. When we spend time with Him, we learn how to live life the right way. If we stay with Him, we will find that His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.

Living life according to the Gospel can be challenging, but having a relationship with Jesus makes it less challenging than it would otherwise be. St. Paul reassures us that God's power within us is enough to accomplish more than we could ever imagine. By staying connected to Jesus, our lives will thrive, and we will bear much fruit.