It is only when we cast all reserve to the wind and surrender our personal freedom by giving ourselves day by day to Our Lord for him to own and rule, it is only then that we know him, not from hearsay, but from experience.

But we must not rest content and satisfied in that good state.  When we have followed our star to the end and have found Our Lord in Bethlehem and worshipped him and made to him the offering of our life, then we must seek out others and be their Star of Bethlehem to guide them also to the house of the Holy Family.  And this reminds us that we may find an opportunity ready to hand among our own family, and relations and friends.  Most of us can think of someone with whom we are on familiar terms who either takes no part in the worship of the Church or has lapsed from Holy Communion.  If so, encourage them and try to bring them along with you.