The Blood Which ReconcilesBy Fr. Barry Fischer, C.PP.S.(excerpt)
John Paul II spoke about God’s redeeming love years ago on a visit to Brazil: "The Precious Blood of Christ brings us the greatest joy of all: that of knowing that we are loved by God!" And what a peace and joy that truth brings us. Humility is about recognizing truth. And to recognize this basic truth about ourselves is truly a great experience. To accept the love of God for us, inspite of our sinfulness and short-comings. God loves us with an unconditional and total love. It is not bound to our merits. There is a great truth in this which each of us must accept, if we are to bearers and witnesses of God's love and reconciliation to others. "Realize that you were delivered from the futile way of life your fathers handed on to you, not by any diminishable sum of silver or gold, but by Christ's blood beyond all price: the blood of a spotless, unblemished lamb" (I Peter 1, 18-19).
For Reflection:
Re-read the story of your life and discover in it the presence of our loving and redeeming God.
What are the wounds which still need healing in your life?
Sit before the Crucified One and absorb in your innermost self the Wisdom of the Great Book of the Cross. Thank God for loving you as you are and for calling you to share in His Life.
Barry Fischer, CPPS
September 25, 1995
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