April 2, 2008
This is the theme of these 50 days of Easter, and really of any Christian life. For by His Resurrection, Jesus has shown us that love and goodness are the real powers on earth. That is why Jesus could say to us: Have confidence I have overcome the world.
By his resurrection Jesus had released us from three great burdens.
1.Fear of death because we know we have a future. Death is only a phase of life. I remember going to the beach one time and we passed some swings where just one boy was swinging. As he was swinging he was saying in a sing song voice: “I’m going through a phase, I’m going through a phase.” am reminding myself of this as I realize that I am aging.
2.The burden of guilt – guilt over what we have done and what we have failed to do. How released? By the 100% forgiveness granted by Jesus. His rising to new life confirmed his words of forgiveness.
3. The burden of self-centeredness. Released by the power of the love of God pours into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
What can we do to become more attentive to these realities? To wake up to this great love? Pray always says St. Paul.
We usually pray on Sundays with the community for that is a practice right from the beginning after the Resurrection of Jesus. We pray with the Scriptures. We seek the help of God and ask for what we need. But we also need to just sit in silence and let God do with us what He wills. This is what we do when we meditate or center. We sit without an agenda, and repeat a prayer word or phrase. Whenever our mind wanders, as it will, we just come back to our prayer quietly. Let us meditate.
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