God's power in the world

The first reading of today's liturgy, Gen. 1:1-19 recalls the creation of the universe, the majestic throne of God here on earth, a place where the glory of the Lord is revealed and where the redemptive powers of God are manifested day and night and in each season.  Cycle II of the Church year opens today's liturgy with the festive dedication of the temple in Jerusalem where, too, the redemptive energies of God were reenacted in their worship ceremonies. In the Gospel we see God's redemption in Jesus. All who are brought to Him are healed.  In this day and age, God's power of redemption, God's compassion and mercy flow into the world through each of us who became God's temple through our baptisms. Our role as God's mediators of grace and imitators of Christ, extensions of God's presence in the world was sealed in our Confirmation.

The power, the presence and the glory of God, the redemption of the world continues to this very day until, Paul tells us, all of creation is made subject to God in Christ Jesus.

Wow!