We are created to be disciples of Jesus. What does this mean? A disciple is a “learner.” This is not simply an accumulation of information. It is imitating the life-style choices and values of the Master. Every disciple, in biblical times, imitated a master. For us, it is Jesus Christ of Nazareth. What do we “learn”? We learn his truth and values so we may imitate them. Our life is to become like his. The goal for our life is to become like Jesus. With all the trials and tests, the challenges and difficulties, the Holy Spirit wants to conform us to the image of Jesus. This is the supreme goal of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is God’s gift to us to help us grow in and understand what it means to be conformed to the image of Jesus. The Catholic Church’s teachings, particularly as reflected in the Catechism of the Catholic Church helps understand the biblical teachings. No higher goal for our life than to be like Jesus.
