Rev. Shinto Padinjaredathu, associate pastor at St. Henry Catholic Church in Nashville, Tennessee, offered hope in a meaningless world through a life lived to be transformed by Christ.

While the world is caught up looking for shortcuts, Padinjaredathu reminded parishioners in a reflection that they are called to live a life “free from the whims and fancies of the world” and instead be authentic followers of Christ, accepting God’s work of holiness in their lives. 

“Every day is granted to us as a workshop of life where we are being trained in many things with a new awareness and experience,” Padinjaredathu said. “Life is all about an ongoing and continuous formation that culminates in death: The last chapter of our worldly existence. We are called to make a meaning for our existence by proclaiming aloud the truth that Christ is our cup and portion.”

Christians are called to be transformed through Christ, Padinjaredathu said.

“May we be able to say ourselves that we are a little better every day in understanding, accommodating, accepting, forgiving, accompanying and adjusting in and through a life watered by blessings from above and made available in the holy sacraments and word of God upon the rock of apostolic foundation,” Padinjaredathu said.