A few months ago, my mom’s friend’s son-in-law died. I had scheduled a Mass to be offered for his soul. It was today. I met our friend there and we prayed together. I recognized the Gospel reading:

Mt 11:28-30
Jesus said:
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”

It was the same scripture that we had for my mom’s funeral only a little over a week ago. It made me smile as I thought of my mom finally getting the elusive rest that she so desired. I had my own sense of peace as I felt God’s loving presence through those familiar words. And it was so fitting to hear the same Gospel as we remembered our friend’s son-in-law.

I Found God today in His words of rest.