+ The gospel passage tells us to always be prepared to
meet the Lord – not only for “the big one” – the “last one” – the Final Accounting
– but actually, moment by moment, to be ready to recognize and welcome his
willingness to be a very real part of our day, our decision making, and our
words and deeds.
Yes, we can’t forget the “big
one” but if we concentrate on celebrating and integrating the immediate and the
present reality of God in our lives, then “bring it on” – we will automatically
be ready for the Terrible yet o so Awesome and Amazing Day.
The first reading reminds us
of what exactly is going on in our behalf: the sin of disobedience and mistrust
in God the Creator and Father, was reversed by the unconditional and immediate,
moment by moment, decision to obey and trust the same Creator and Father – even
though for Jesus, the one who did this, it lead to a brutal and tortuous death.
Because Jesus “went through with
it” willingly and lovingly – and actually thinking about us, you and me, and
all on the planet – reconciliation was achieved, friendship with God was
restored, and the gates of Paradise were cranked open once again.
We therefore need to voice our
indebtedness today in our humble prayer of thanksgiving and resolution – to
live our lives like we “get the reality of all this tremendous loving” on the
part of God on our behalf.
He’s done all the work: all we
need to do it our part: which is to cooperate, respond and live fully the
amazing human life that is now ours!
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