The Stars That Lead Us To Christ

Eternal life in the glorious presence of the Risen Lord in heaven is the very purpose of our human existence, the deepest desire of our hearts and the true happiness. The gospel for the Christmas Season Feast of the Epiphany tells the story of how a star led the magi to the Christ child. 

We too have stars that lead us to Christ. That star is unique for each one of us but there are some principal means by which God leads us to the Divine Son in heaven.

1. The sacraments, especially Eucharist and Confession
2.  A (Catholic) Bible ¹
3.  (The official) Catechism of the Catholic Church
4. The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office  best digital version: iBreviary (free download at App Store, Google Play and perhaps other app stores) 
5. The Rosary
6.  Stories of the saints. Some examples: St. Maria Faustina; Saint Maximilian Kolbe; St. Augustine; St. Francis of Assisi; Saint Paul of the Cross; Pope St. John Paul II; the saint you are named after
7.  Spiritual literature of the church. A few examples: The Diary of St. Maria Faustina: DivineMercy in my Soul; The Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux; City of God and The Confessions by Saint Augustine; Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales; The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton O.C.S.O.
8.  Meditation during Eucharistic Adoration
9. A diocesan priest, religious order priest, religious brother or religious sister
10.  A pilgrimage experience with a Catholic pilgrimage company  The premier Catholic pilgrimage company in the United States: Totally Yours Pilgrimages. www.TotallyYoursPilgrimages.com
11. A Catholic conference An example: Medjugorje YouthFest Chicago
12. Spiritual direction
13. Catholic counseling or therapy
14. Catholic Internet television station  Some examples: Shalom World TV; FocusTV.org; Marytv.tv; Catholictv.tv
15.  Family, friends or colleagues

What is the star that is leading YOU to Christ? Do you recognize it? Are you following it?

When you find Him what gifts will you bring? Give Him what he wants the most – yourself, your life, your heart.