Lent,
on the journey of discipleship, reminds us of the paradox of Christian
life. We anticipate the Lord’s Passion
which leads to humility, suffering and death - which then leads us to His
Resurrection - to light, glory and life everlasting.
It
is in this paradox that we, as disciples, discover our own journey to the foot
of the cross and life everlasting. As we
live in this world - we are called to live not of this world. We are called to live an extraordinary
life. - A life filled with love,
compassion and hope. - We are called to
leave behind the trappings of this world, things that are fleeting, things that
rust and disappear in the memory of time, - fame – fortune – worldly (accomplishments,
honors) trappings.
We
are called to a life dedicated to the two greatest commandments: - Love of God
and - Love of our brothers and sisters: a life praising God and loving as he
loves.
In
his great love - we see our call to love.
We are called to care for one another as we would want to be cared for –
with the same considerations, compassions and cares – the love of God, the love
we need and the love we deserve - as his children.
Lent
calls us back into a right relationship with God and with one another. It is a time for us to pray, to renew our
spiritual selves and repair our relationships with all our brothers and sisters
in the world. Lent is a time to reflect
on how well we live our discipleship.
- Are we
living lives of love for God and our brothers and sisters?
- Is the
path of our journey leading us to God and his Heavenly Kingdom?
- Do we
journey with Christ, carrying our cross with his same humility?
- Do we
suffer the weight of the cross with his love and compassion?
- Do we
die on the cross to the sins of this world - Leaving behind the hollow
glories of this world; seeking only the Glories of God and his Kingdom?
- Is our
journey bringing us into the Light of God; leading us into Life Eternal?
The
voice in the cloud speaks to Peter, James and John, saying, “This is my chosen
Son, listen to him.” They have witnessed
Jesus’ transfigured – radiating with the light of God from within. They have seen Jesus standing with Moses and
Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets.
Jesus is the summation of God’s compassion for his people, his covenant
of love - manifest in Christ.
The
voice speaks to each of us too. God tells
us that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life – it is in him, with him and through
him – in unity with the Holy Spirit – that our journey of discipleship leads to
its happy conclusion – rest and peace in the glory and love of God and Life
Eternal.
~
Amen
Peace,
Deacon Don Ron
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