Fr Paul believes that whether we’re “gazelling” through a field of flowers, feeding the homeless, or exploring “Plentiful Redemption” in Jesus, we are trying to satisfy a deep longing for fullness within us. As today’s gospel points out, God has made his dwelling place within us. And in so doing, as the Declaration of Independence points out, he endows us with certain “unalienable Rights” among which are “Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Today’s Readings (IS 57:15-19; PS 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14; PHIL 4:6-9; JN 14:23-29)
For thus says the high and lofty One… I dwell in a high and holy place, but also with the contrite and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, to revive the heart of the crushed.
IS 57:15-19
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
PHIL 4:6-9
“Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.”
JN 14:23-29