Be drawn to God

Col. 1:21-23, Lk. 6:1-5. The first reading challenges us to be reconciled with God and stand firm in our faith. Jesus gained this reconciliation for us by sacrifice on the Cross that brought us peace. Jesus patiently experienced the effects of hostility and envy, so that He can obtain this peace for us. In Jesus, humble and patient on the cross, we find ourselves drawn to repudiate sin (2 Cor. 5:21) so that He can present us to God “holy, free of reproach and blame.” To be drawn to God, we must hold on to the spirit of the law and not the letter of the law.

In today's Gospel, Jesus gives an original meaning of the prescription of the law on the Sabbath rest. The Sabbath rest is for God’s glory, remembering His rest after the creation of the world. It is also an invitation to imitate God as the Giver of life. Indeed, by the creation, God gives life to all things, especially to man. Therefore, the observance of the Sabbath rest would mean respecting life in every being created by God and above all the human life. When human life is in danger, there is no law to observe, apart from the law of love. To do charity, to defend and promote human life on the Sabbath is not against the will of God, but the sublime manner in which God is glorified. The mission of Jesus is to give life and life in abundance (Jn 10:10). Jesus is the author of the Sabbath, anyone who would like to observe it must learn how to do it from Him.

May the Lord grant us true peace and may our work bring joy and inspiration to our lives! Amen!! Good morning and Happy weekend!!!