St. Paul reminds us in today’s readings that the ultimate goal of the Christian life is eternal life with Christ. Our belief in this promise is what sustains us in hope, even in the face of death. Mourning the loss of a loved one is natural—it springs from love. Yet Christian mourning is never rooted in despair, for we know death is not the end.
This hope stands in sharp contrast to a culture where belief in God is fading. As faith declines, anxiety rises. Without God, death becomes an inescapable threat. Life is reduced to “what you see is what you get,” leaving the deepest questions of the human heart—Why do I exist? What is my purpose?—unanswered. When we remove God, we remove the very One who gives meaning to that longing.
As disciples, Christ sends us into the world to be His witnesses. Through our lives, our words, and our love, we proclaim that God exists and that His promises are true. This is more urgent than ever, as so many walk away from faith.
Today, let us give thanks for the hope of eternal life and for God’s unfailing love. And let us also pray for the courage to live out our baptismal call—sharing Christ’s love, so that others too may come to believe in His promise of life without end.
Living in Love with God 
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