Daily Pastoral #42

God does not give us our talents or virtues for ourselves alone. We are all members of one body. All that is given to you and me is given for the whole body. 

So... May your sanctity, talents, and gifts not separate you from anyone else. May they not delude you into thinking that you are above anyone else. For there is no freedom for the one who falls under this egoistic spell. 

Rather, on the contrary, in Christ, your gifts have brought you closer to your neighbors. 

Your sainthood in Christ is not based on appearing admirable to others. But rather, you have been given the freedom to admire everyone else without losing one ounce of self-worth. For you are delivered from the burden of judging others and thusly - because we are all of one body - yourself.