The readings of today for Cycle I and II are linked by the presence of the Lord. First, God resides within the universe. When the Word of God created the Universe, He said: "It is good, very good." Everything in the Universe reflects the beauty and the glory of our God or is calling out for redemption. Second, God resides in our Temples, Churches, and Synagogues: in the Word, in the Eucharist, and in the Ark of the Covenant. Third, Jesus, the Son of God, walked this earth, going about healing, forgiving, setting "prisoners" free, raising the dead to new life. He then sent us forth as His disciples. In Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, we become one with Christ, Temples of the Holy Spirit, sent into the world of our every day to proclaim Christ, to live Christ, to be Christ for others.
The human and divine are as closely connected as our physical and spiritual beings are connected. The Holy and the profane, likewise, are linked. At every liturgy, at each Eucharist, we reconsecrate ourselves and our world. Every time we utter a find word, offer forgiveness to self and others, are compassionate and understanding, we are a source of healing, as Christ was. We set others free and bring new life to others by these living a virtuous life, as Christ did. The "dead" are raised to life when we love them as Christ loves them.
The Holy of Holies does not just reside in our Temples, Synagogues, or Churches. No, we bring God out into our world by our actions of love, forgiveness, understanding, compassion and kindness. Otherwise there is a disconnect between what we do at a liturgy and what we do when we leave "the Holy of Holies."
These are my beliefs? What are yours?
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