Invest just five minutes a day,
and your faith will deepen and grow
-a day at a time.

Saturday, July 31
Feast of Ignatius of Loyola, priest
The priceless gift of yourself

"Teach us to give and not to count the cost." These words of Saint Ignatius Loyola summarize the call of the gospel to give of ourselves entirely to God and to living the gospel. That doesn’t mean we should all choose religious life or become martyrs—though some of us will be called to those vocations. To give ourselves entirely to living the gospel is to be mindful that each moment gives glory to God. Wonder how to do that? Think about parents of young children. They are excellent models of living Ignatius’ words. Children are always pulling on their parents’ shirttails, needing help as they grow in love and understanding. Parents constantly give—and give again and again—not counting the cost. May all of us do the same.