+ The gospel passage today speaks of victory and peace, though what must come first is death, destruction,
decomposition, devastation and mayhem.
This
is the Way of the Cross – this is the way of the Lord – this is the
Way to Peace and Justice.
It is at times like we find
ourselves in the world today that we are aware of the ferocious and terrifying
presence of the devil in the world.
It is also at times like this
when we can cling vigorously to the Person of Jesus, His Divine Presence and
Indwelling, His unfailing promise of HOPE AND VICTORY that comes from grasping
and clinging unflinchingly to HIS SACRED CROSS, HE CRUCIFIED BODY ON IT, and
the Blood and Water flowing from it – which guarantees our victory with his –
the unmerited yet gracious gift of redemption, reconciliation and peace.
JESUS
WEPT OVER ANCIENT JERUSALEM because of their hardheartedness and
obstinacy – he is weeping copious amounts over the dismal outlook of the
political and moral fabric that is deteriorating before all our eyes which
affects not only Americans but people of the global village on this planet.
And he pleads with us, to
unite the devastation and impending doom to his Cross – and to BE WITH HIM
PEACE wherever we go, to whomever he places in our path this day!
Today we know what makes for
peace: it is falling in deep love with the Person of the Word Incarnate, the
Son of Mary Immaculate and the foster-son of St. Joseph.
May they lead us by the hand
through this day – into peace – hope – and joy – that will last unto eternity!
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