In today's first reading, Hebrews 9: 2-3, 11-14, St. Paul speaks about the fact that we have been redeemed by the Blood of Christ and says to us: "...[I]f the blood of goats and bulls and the sprinkling of a heifer's ashes can sanctify those who are defiled so that their flesh is cleansed, how much more will the Blood of Christ, who through the eternal spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from the dead works to worship the living God."
And, of course, we know the answer to that question! A resounding "yes"! That is the response given in today's responsorial psalm, Psalm 47, in the statement: "God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord," who has obtained "eternal redemption" for us!
What a glorious celebration in the resurrection and ascension of Christ into heaven! And where Jesus is, we who repent of our sins and believe in the Gospel of Christ Jesus, will ultimately be. No exception! And, so, with the psalmist, we "clap our hands, shout to God with cries of gladness, for the Lord, the Most High, the awesome, is the great king over all the earth. God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the Lord, amid trumpet blasts. Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our king, sing praise. For king of all the earth is God: sing hymns of praise. God reigns over the nations, God sits upon his holy throne" and dwells in our hearts and minds and souls as Redeemer!
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