The gospel passage today reminds us that Jesus was very different than other men, while at the same time being very much like them. He was like them in the humanity that he shared, but he was different in the mind and heart with which he operated his life! These were directly infused with the power of the Holy Spirit. And it was his relationship with the Holy Spirit that made it possible for him to teach what he taught with authority, and to heal all kinds of diseases and conditions.
St. Paul tells the Corinthians in the first reading that by their baptisms they too now have the mind of Christ. They have the ability to see and judge the world from God's point of view, rather than by human standards. They have the ability to access spiritual realities using spiritual terms. They have been confirmed by the Holy Spirit – they have the gifts of wisdom, understanding, knowledge and fortitude so that they can comprehend what the saints comprehend and they can put it into practice with courage and joy!
And so, today we are reminded that it is optional for us now to either choose the spirit of the world to be our inspiration and guide, or the very Spirit of God himself. However, we must remember, the spirit of the world will lead to perdition; while the Spirit of God will lead to the beatific vision – and endless happiness!
May we choose Life!
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