The term "work-life balance" is becoming very popular in today's fast-paced world. The balance between rest and compassion is also important. It reminds us that while self-care is essential, we should also be ready to extend kindness and support to those in need, even when we feel exhausted. By following Jesus' example, we can find the strength to be present for others, creating a more compassionate and caring world. The liturgical readings of this Sunday remind us of just that.

What does it mean to be a Christian today? Perhaps each one has their own answer. A general response might be to be an authentic disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ, following in His footsteps. This means not only walking in His shadows in word and deed but also continuing the mission He entrusted to His disciples two thousand years ago. Now it is our turn to continue Jesus’ mission. This Sunday's liturgical readings, especially the Gospel, remind us that our job as followers of Jesus is to continue His work, particularly in bringing reconciliation and peace to the world.

Miracles do happen. What we need is faith. Our life is of little importance if we do not possess faith and believe in miracles. If we do not value the importance of the capacity of the omnipotent and omnipresent divine within and around us then we put ourselves as masters of this world. There is no space for other higher being whom we call God. Our life depends on the one who created us. None of us have come into this world by ourselves. We are not born in laboratories or test tubes. We are born in this world to our parents who possess flesh and blood. The readings of this Sunday have one of the most stunning miracles that Jesus performed in his life that is the raising of the daughter of the Synagogue official by the name of Jairus. No doubt we are called to imitate simply Jairus in every day of our lives.