Today we read Matthew 19. Jesus says to bring the little children to Him also. Since He calls us (as we read yesterday), even babies in the womb, there is no such thing as “choosing” Jesus. He chooses *us*. What wonderful news!

Today we read Matthew 18. Here we have the most comforting message from Jesus that *He* looks for us, not the other way around. You are the one lost sheep that has gone astray and Jesus has found you! And He rejoices over this! How wonderful!

Today we read Matthew 17. On the mountain, Jesus shines so brightly that He is like the sun. Note that God the Father is also present, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” This is very similar to Jesus’ Baptism, at which God the Father says something similar. When you have Jesus, you have the whole Trinity. Praise God for that!

Today we read Matthew 16. Here we have Jesus’ wonderful message that the Church is His and nothing can destroy it (verse 18). No matter how hard people try to extinguish the Good News of Jesus Christ, it will always continue!