+ Our readings for mass today cast a somber tone: and
rightly so they should: the first reading is about a nation who says one thing
and then does the exact opposite: reminiscent of a nation founded not on a
state religion, but on religious values and supernatural principles that cross
all religious lines, which in the course of its young and hot shot sort of
existence has all but turned away from true values, morals, conscience bearing
principles and decisions that are helpful to the global village.
And the first reading goes on
to say that such nations will pay dearly in the end for such disobedience, and
literal disregard for God and his will and ways: they just do not understand
that God’s will is God’s will is God’s will: and whatever he wills will be done
– period. And it is his will one day for a new heavens and earth and universe
to replace this one: and only those who tried their best to begin to build such
a transformed kingdom now, will be admitted to it then. Justice, harmony,
peace, joy, beauty, goodness and love are the hallmarks of that kingdom, and if
what we do this day does not contribute to these on the family, community,
state, national, global level – then the day will be darker that it could be!
The idea that Jesus is working
on the side of the enemy is laughable – but the presentation of the idea
reflects the state of affairs with a people who are greatly influenced by that
same enemy.
My friends, flee the enemy
before it is too late: the answers already lie deep within your heart and soul
– seek and find them there – seek and find HIM there, the Lord of our Life, the
King of all Creation, the Savior of the Universe!
Shake
off all your sins – and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.
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