Monday, August 14, 2023

Reflection 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time -- 13 Aug 2023 -- Truth shall spring out of the Earth

 


The readings from todays Mass include psalm 85.  I've written a post that involves this psalm previously.

That post includes:

The psalm is fulfilled in Christ's resurrection and ascension because he who is the Truth has sprung out of the tomb, out of the Earth.  And He who is our justice has ascended into heaven where he looks down upon heaven and earth.

The Lord, who speaks in that still small voice that so frightened and awed Elijah in the 1st reading, says to his disciples in the boat, who are terrified at his appearance during the 4th watch of the night, walking on the water:

Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.

And, at Peters request says :

Come.

Let us remember that Jesus fulfills the scriptures, that he rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, and that he did this, he came into the world, to save us, who are poor sinners in desperate need of his mercy.

As Peter cried out, as he was sinking beneath the waves, to Christ for his help, so we must do.  He is already coming to our aid even as we ask for it.










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