Daily Reflections

November 8, 2011
WE BELONG TO GOD


Our lives belong to God. He made us and we are His own. We are the sheep, the flock led by His hand (Psalm 95). The author of Wisdom tells us that our lives are imperishable. Ever since the creation of the world, we are meant to be. The image of God sealed within us, through the Holy Spirit, and marks us for God’s ownership over us. In the love of God, we are created for God’s purpose. Death has entered the world through the disobedience of man who was tempted by the envy of the devil. However, even though death has come upon us, it is not the end of the story. We are meant to be for God eternally and the faithful shall abide with Him forever. The reading informs us of our life in God, despite the influence that evil has upon us in the world.

Life is a great gift that we must treasure. It is the gift of God given to us; what we do with it is our gift to God. Death is the just reward of our sins and must have its final say. Nevertheless, Jesus has the final word as He beckons us to the Father. Because grace and mercy are with His holy ones and His care is with the elect.

As we move towards the end of another year in the season of the Church (32nd week of Ordinary Time), the readings are focused on the end times. Death must always be close to our minds as we vigilantly prepare for the time when we shall be gone from this earth. We live as though every day is to be our last. Quite a sober thought really.

Are we living for God or for ourselves? Our life on earth is short. The first reading gives us a description of the saints in heaven. All of us are to be saints. Through their communion with us on earth, they are our hope and prayer. Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed. Now they are in perfect communion with the Father. Their lives, seen as sacrificial offering to God, has pleased the Father to give them His Kingdom. Fr. Brian Steele, MGL

Reflection Question:
What is your priority in life?


Loving Creator and God, You made me for Yourself. My heart is restless until it rests in You. Amen.

St. Cybi, pray for us.