CHRIST PULSATES IN US
Children are our spiritual teachers. They know how to
approach the Kingdom of God and accept It.
God loves the little
children He has created! Today, with the Gospel as a source of reflection, we
can't help but think of children and God's Kingdom. What does Jesus Christ say
to the adults? "Let the children come to Me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God Kingdom of God Kingdom of God
Today's first reading
from the Book of Sirach beautifully details some of what God has given us as
humans - life, strength, power, understanding, a covenant, and commandments.
The implication in all this is strong and clear. We have received from our
heavenly Father in order to be able to give and to be good stewards of all
this. We have all been given freedom and responsibility as His children. Sirach
tells us that God has given us strength and power over all other things on
earth. It is our responsibility to use it all as God gifted it for - the good
of all people and to bring peace to our land.
The reception of daily
Eucharist, or that of every Sunday, confirms the awesome responsibilities we
have with respect to our families, those around us, and our own selves, which
are supported by our union with Jesus Christ. We are not alone with this huge
task. In the Responsorial Psalm we proclaim: "The Lord's kindness is
everlasting to those who fear Him" (Ps 103:17). Our heavenly Father's
justice is towards His children - those who accept it and who keep His
covenant.
The life of Christ
Jesus pulsates in the depth of our being!