The “Little Way” of Spiritual Childhood: Day 2~Ch 1 § 1

In today's episode, we read Chapter 1, Section 1,  a reflection about our identity as children of God, shaped by the sacrament of baptism and inviting us to approach our Heavenly Father with the innocence and trust characteristic of a child. The core theme of this reading centers on the concept of spiritual childhood, an aspect of our Christian faith that emphasizes our relationship with God as a loving father. The chapter opens with the certainty that through baptism, we have not only received divine life but have also been welcomed into the family of God. St. John captures this magnificently when he proclaims the love of the Father who calls us His children. This idea of divine sonship is not only foundational but also recurrent throughout the Gospel, constantly encouraging us to see God as our Father—a notion Jesus highlights repeatedly.