Live the Liturgy
Inspiration for the Week

The cornerstone is the first stone that is laid. It is the stone that no only determines how the other stones are placed but the position of the entire structure.  As human beings, we need a cornerstone or reference point so that our lives can be properly placed and positioned.  Our cornerstone determines not only how we see ourselves, but who we will become.

Without a cornerstone or reference point, we will be disconnected, disoriented, and poorly positioned for effective action in our world.  In order to be the children of God we are, Jesus Christ needs to be our cornerstone and the reference point for all that we do.  He alone is the Good Shepherd who can guide through life's questions and challenges, bringing us to proper pasture.

Without this proper base, we can easily fall into the trap of self-aggrandizement and quickly lose our way.  If that happens, then moral principles, proper conduct, justice, wisdom, and virtue will be difficult to find.  We need to listen to the right voices and allow God to show us how to build our house well.  Salvation only comes from God, and only God will protect us, no matter the cost.