We learn a great deal through what we see. Jesus modeled what love looks like. It is never about us; it is about God and neighbor. We in turn model it for our children. Alleluia.

We live in a world where "image is everything." Jesus accepts us as we are and we should too. This eliminates a lot of stress and anxiety; and allows us to focus on what is really important. Alleluia.

Saints Francis de Sales and Teresa of Avila taught about not letting the world disturb us. Jesus gives us an inner peace that does just that. Alleluia.

While not always easier, our real friendship with Jesus makes our lives simpler. We are able to deal with the things of this world because He teaches and models everything we need to know and do. Alleluia.

Jesus will forgive us as many times as we ask. He will never hold our failings and short-comings over us. Alleluia.

Jesus loves us so much He will leave all of God's children to come after us. Alleluia.

...better than we know ourselves. We can't tell Jesus anything He hasn't already seen or heard. He's not going to get mad, upset, or say, "Fine, I'm not your friend anymore." Jesus is with us till the end of this journey. Alleluia.

We identify lots of people in our lives as "friends." But in the truest sense a real friend is someone with very similar moral values, that we can talk to about personal problems and issues and trust their confidence; and offers sound advice.

Friendship. We're called to a total self-giving, loving, friendship with Jesus Christ. What does that actually look like? We can start with our friendships past and present. What do those look like? Do they mirror what was mentioned above? Why or why not? More tomorrow...

Saint Paul wrote, "I live, not I, but Christ lives in me." What amazing grace. Its our choice: Live life day to day on our own; or day to day with Jesus Christ. I try to live the latter. Alleluia.