Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.
1220 If water springing up from the earth symbolizes life, the water of the sea is a symbol of death and so can represent the mystery of the cross. By this symbolism Baptism signifies communion with Christ's death.
Life and death. Never really spent much time praying on the death of Christ within the Sacrament of Baptism. The life is the natural tendency that we all want but death is something we try to avoid. How do I reconcile this within my own life, it isn't easy but I also have a companion to help, Christ Himself. With age comes understanding and compassion. A new born is only beginning, the lessons He teaches are there in life and we will experience His death if we are to get to Heaven.
Life and death. Never really spent much time praying on the death of Christ within the Sacrament of Baptism. The life is the natural tendency that we all want but death is something we try to avoid. How do I reconcile this within my own life, it isn't easy but I also have a companion to help, Christ Himself. With age comes understanding and compassion. A new born is only beginning, the lessons He teaches are there in life and we will experience His death if we are to get to Heaven.
In our Gospel reading for today, Jesus shares the choice of death, the young man has experienced life and wants more. Is he willing to enter into death to receive it? That was the question Jesus asked of Him. The good news is that Jesus is the teacher knowing how to reach the heart of the student. He will not leave empty handed, until we learn to die to self.
Dear Father, it isn't an easy road that we walk upon, in this journey we must overcome self and the trappings of original sin. Yet You stand by our side and give us direction until we learn that it is Your voice that brings about peace and harmony in our lives and not our own self-centered voice. Prayers for a friend responding to Your call, may he experience the joys of life within You. Love Your son.
Mary, Mother of Love, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Pray for us.
St Patrick, Pray for us
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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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