Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck
A reflection on the Gospel of
Friends in Christ,
As we gather here in prayer to give glory to our LORD God through Jesus, let’s pause for a moment to recognize something sacred: Christ is truly present among us. He’s here in our prayers, in the Scriptures proclaimed, in the Mass, in the sacraments—especially in the Eucharist. He’s also here in the smiles, the kindness, and the loving hearts of those sitting right beside us. When we really know that Jesus walks with us wherever we go, it changes how we listen. We start to tune our ears and our hearts for His voice, especially in times of prayer. And if we’re quiet, if we listen closely, sometimes we can sense those gentle words He speaks right into our hearts: “My son, my daughter, I love you so much. I am always with you. Come, follow me, and together our hearts will become one—one with our Father in Heaven and the Holy Spirit.”
Radical Trust: Faithfulness in the Little Things
When we let those words sink in, we find ourselves drawn to follow Jesus with a new kind of trust—a radical trust—and a single-minded devotion. Suddenly, living a life that reflects God’s love to the world isn’t just a lofty goal. It’s something that grows real, day by day, in the choices we make.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us one of those teachings that’s both simple and deeply challenging. He says, “Whoever is faithful in very little is faithful also in much.” In other words, the way we handle small things reveals who we really are. If we’re trustworthy and honest in the little stuff—even when nobody’s looking—then we’re ready for bigger things. But if we’re careless or dishonest in the little things, that’s a warning light. It means there’s something deeper we need to look at.
Jesus draws a clear line. He says, “No servant can serve two masters… You cannot serve both God and mammon.” He’s not just talking about money. “Mammon” is about all those worldly attachments, all the stuff that tries to crowd God out of our hearts. We can’t have it both ways. Our hearts can’t be divided. We have to choose: God, or everything else.
The Paschal Mystery and the New Covenant: Faithfulness That Transforms the Heart
This Gospel brings us straight to the heart of our faith—the Paschal Mystery. Think about how Jesus lived. He was faithful in the small things: loving the poor, forgiving enemies, washing the feet of his friends. And he was faithful in the great things: laying down his life on the Cross, trusting the Father completely. The Paschal Mystery—Jesus’ suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension—is God’s ultimate act of trust and love. Jesus held nothing back.
God invites us to echo that same faithfulness. He asks us to entrust ourselves to Him, not just in the big moments but in the day-to-day details. Being faithful in little things is how we participate in Jesus’ self-giving love. Through His death and resurrection, God brings us into a New Covenant—not just a set of rules on stone tablets, but His law written on our hearts. The New Covenant is all about deep, interior transformation. It’s not just about external obedience, but about letting God’s grace shape even the smallest actions, so that our whole lives start to reflect His love.
In the New Covenant, God gives us “true wealth”: the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, the promise of heaven, the dignity of being His beloved children. But He also asks us to be faithful stewards—to use our gifts, our time, our resources for His glory, not just for our own comfort or gain. That’s what it means to live as children of God: to trust and obey, to let His love take root in our hearts and overflow to everyone around us.
The Test of Discipleship: Living with Undivided Hearts
This is the real test of discipleship. It’s easy to say we love God. But do our actions match our words? Are we faithful in the “small matters”—in the way we treat people, the way we use our possessions, the way we spend our time? Jesus is clear. If our hearts are divided, if we’re trying to serve both God and mammon, we’ll end up serving one and neglecting the other.
So how do we live with radical trust and singleness of heart? The truth is, we can’t do it alone. Jesus knows our weakness. That’s why He gives us the Holy Spirit—the one who empowers us to live this Gospel, who helps us let go of attachments, who gives us new hearts and strengthens us to be faithful stewards. Living this out means being honest even when it’s hard, using our resources for others, putting God first in our priorities, trusting that if we’re faithful in little things, God will trust us with more. It also means asking the Spirit to show us where our own hearts are divided, and to set us free.
This Gospel is a call—a direct challenge—to live with undivided loyalty, faithful stewardship, and integrity in every detail of our lives. The Paschal Mystery and the New Covenant aren’t just big ideas. They’re meant to shape not just our big decisions, but our smallest ones. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we really can follow Jesus with single-minded devotion. And when we do, our lives become a living reflection of God’s love to the world.
So let’s remember those gentle words from our Lord: “My son, my daughter, I love you so very much and am always with you.” Let’s go out, friends, and give love, praise, and thanksgiving to our LORD God always. And let’s love and serve those around us as Jesus taught—trusting Him with everything, and letting our hearts belong to Him alone.
Amen.
About Our Guest Blogger
Saint Carlo Acutis once said, “Not me, but God.” His words echo deeply in my own spiritual life. This blog is not about me, but about the work of the Holy Spirit. I choose to remain anonymous because the voice behind these reflections isn’t what matters — the One speaking through them is.
I am a lifelong Catholic with a deep love for Scripture, the sacraments, and the quiet ways God speaks through everyday life. Live the Eucharist was born from my desire to share how the Gospel and the Eucharist shape not just my Sundays, but every step of the journey.
My hope is that these reflections bless you, challenge you, and draw you closer to Jesus — truly present in the Eucharist and profoundly present in your daily life.
