In the Gospel of Luke for the Memorial of St. Cajetan, Jesus reminds us, “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” We’ll hear these words again this coming Sunday, as part of a broader lesson on what it means to live as a Christian disciple—one who is rooted in total dependence and trust in God. But this kind of trust is not where the journey begins; rather, it is the fruit of a life lived in love with Christ.
St. John Chrysostom taught that when Jesus speaks of almsgiving, He is calling us to much more than generosity with money. True almsgiving is about giving of ourselves—financially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It is an act of love and an essential part of our discipleship. In this way, we live out the commandment to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.
St. Cajetan once wrote, “If you want Christ to love you and help you, you must love him and always make an effort to please him… We must always be grateful to him and love him. We must always obey him and, as far as possible, remain united to him.”
When we strive to nurture a loving relationship with Jesus, trust in Him deepens. And that trust, in turn, overflows into greater compassion and love for others.
Living in Love with God 
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