To Jesus and His Father, through Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit and Mother of God - with St. Joseph at her back!
Friday, May 29, 2020
May 29 - 7th Week of Easter - Friday
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
May 27 - 7th Week of Easter - Wednesday
+ Our readings today are quite spectacular both in their drama and in
their content: Paul is addressing the newly ordained priests of Ephesus for the
last time, and Jesus asks his Father to consecrate his apostles and all priests
in the truth. This is astounding actually: it is now possible to be absolutely
sure concerning the essence and true nature of those things that have to do
with the salvation of the human race: which is virtually everything; just as
Jesus was meant to be the clearing house for all truth because he is the truth-made-flesh
– so too his Mystical Body, beginning with those members who reside with Christ
as Head: they would be the vendors and protectors of Truth in the world.
It would therefore behoove the
world to take notice of what the true teaching authority of the Church
is proposing, especially in the generic, bland, sterile, secular society that
is being created before our very eyes. Now while such truth can always be
unraveled more and more, the truth about anything cannot change: especially
who Jesus is and what he teaches.
St. Paul warns the Ephesian
priests to beware of those who will come to destroy the truth (even members
from their own communities), very much like the efforts to destroy Jesus
himself – but especially now that Jesus reigns as victor over any confronting
power, so too the Ephesians will reign victorious if they focus on the Gospel
as given – and the entire remaining Scriptures as setting and application of
this Divine communication for our welfare.
And
as we find ourselves again today confronted with the “truth” about the Coronavirus,
and the truth about what can slow it down, and what can eventually, maybe,
contain and successfully fight it vaccine-wise – we must believe that truth is
truth no matter where it lies – it is not only a privileged possession of the clergy
– anyone searching for truth – will eventually find it – and some are closer
than others. Therefore, it will behoove us to follow the data, follow the expertise
and educated opinions and reports of the medical professionals and scientists
who are laboring day and night on our behalf.
You
will know if something is good or true, by the fruit and/or results it
produces. Let us be awake, aware, and understanding that this process works, is
verifiable, and will save lives, maybe even our own.
God
speaks only truth, so that our feet may be guided safely [and healthily) to
him!
Thursday, May 21, 2020
May 21 - The Ascension of the LORD
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
May 20 - 6th Week of Easter - Wednesday
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
May 19 - 6th Week of Easter - Tuesday
Thursday, May 14, 2020
May 14 - St Matthias
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
May 13 - 5th Week of Easter - Wednesday
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
May 12 - 5th Week of Easter - Tuesday
+ In the gospel passage today, after announcing his gift of peace to the disciples Jesus reminds them that the peace he offers is not like that of the world; for worldly peace comes and goes, being rooted as it is in the fickle ruminations of the hearts of men. But the peace Jesus gives is rooted in God, who is eternal, who is all powerful, and who can consistently keep his promises. And the amazing promise that Jesus makes here on the Father’s behalf, is that not only would there be a deep abiding peace for those who commit themselves to him fully, but there would also be a place of peace in the kingdom to which Jesus would escort each and every person he intended to be there.
After making this promise [this is taking place just before the agony in the garden] Jesus says that the price to pay for all this is now fast approaching: it will appear that the ruler of this world [i.e. the devil, the necessary opposing polarity] will have his way, but this never even was a possibility, although certain things have now to be played out – things commanded by the Father; and Jesus says that he will lovingly and freely do them, because he loves both the Father, and us for whom he is doing these things.
St. Paul tells all disciples everywhere and at every time – in our reading from the Acts of the Apostles – that preaching the gospel and proclaiming the kingdom in the world is a risky and dangerous business [as he knew from first-hand experience] – but that it has to be done so that those who are meant to hear the “good news” of Death and Resurrection of the Son of God – may hear it, come to believe and indeed become part of the kingdom – in a more enlightened perspective - through baptism. Paul established so many communities of believers in all of this, and the same faith has persisted and has come down through the ages to us!
And for our part it would behoove us to enter into fully all the ramifications of membership in this “heavenly realm” in the here and now – because this is where it actually resides – the “kingdom” – it exists and persists in our coming to know in our hearts the power we have to choose life abundantly and creatively and lovingly – and sharing it with those in most need – and right now that would be all affected directly or collaterally with the coronavirus pandemic. It is in the act of dynamic interaction – if only distanced, and/or virtual, that we can watch the virus play itself out – and be as contained as it going to get – because we, human beings / imbued with the life and creativity and love of God have been instrumental. And this will produce the peace of Christ which is beyond all understanding – no matter what life delivers to our doorsteps!
But it is going to take a concerted effort – restraint – patience – resilience – and most of all kindness, compassion and trust – in a God who always will keep his promise to be our Father, our LORD and our Redeemer!
And now our mouths speak the praises of the Lord and our flesh blesses his holy name! Amen! Alleluia!
Monday, May 11, 2020
May 11 - 5th Week after Easter - Monday
Sunday, May 10, 2020
May 10 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Friday, May 8, 2020
May 8 - 4th Week in Easter - Friday
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
May 6 - 4th Week of Easter - Wednessday
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