God's love is boundless

Josh. 24:14-29, Mt. 19:13-15. In the first reading, the people of Israel renew their commitment to the Covenant that God made with them in the presence of Joshua, the appointed leader of the entire nation. Before he departed this world, Joshua was concerned that the people of Israel would fall again into the same temptations and pitfalls of desire, greed and all sorts of things that caused their forefathers to fall into sin. Joshua had seen how many of the Israelites who left Egypt disobeyed God and His commandments, broke the Covenant which He made with them by making for themselves a idol of golden calf. Thus, Joshua reminded them of God’s wonderful love for the people He cherished and whom He had chosen from among the nations.

Such is God’s love for us who have sinned against Him. His love for us is truly boundless and His mercy and compassion is always ever generous and good. No one can hide from His loving gaze and merciful heart. However, many of us still resist His love and mercy and refuse to listen to Him or to embrace His ways. To embrace the way of God as Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel, is to welcome the little children in their faith. Children has that pure faith and ability to believe in something completely and wholeheartedly due to their innocence and not being clouded, distracted or compounded by the desires and corruptions or temptations within the heart and the mind. Let us turn towards the Lord with love and dedicate ourselves to Him with a renewed zeal and strength.

May the Lord God, who is the source and origin of our salvation, make our lives here on earth proclaim His glory that we may praise Him without ceasing in Heaven! Amen!! Good morning and happy weekend!!!