The destiny of every one of us lies in our own hands, dearest brothers and sisters in Christ. The Church reminds us today, one week before the season of repentance, that how we react in our lives towards Christ, and how we treat each other, ultimately dictates where our hearts truly want to dwell for eternity.
“The soul that has come to know God fully, no longer desires anything else, nor does it attach itself to anything on earth. If you put before the soul an entire kingdom, it would not even desire it! For the love of God gives such sweetness and joy to the soul, that even the life of a king can no longer give it any sweetness.”
The abundant grace from God can sometimes be seen as a special gift intended only for us and our own personal use. But like prayer, it is something that will grow in value when we use it as a means for blessing others. The grace we receive, and the strength of our prayer life are both directly related to our growth in faith as we give away those blessings in order to fully actuate God’s plan for our world. We are called as Christians to give in order that we may receive.
