Today we celebrate Memorial Day, a day where we pause, reflect and honor those who have given their lives to our country. These individuals, drawn outside themselves to a larger mission and purpose, served and protected our country’s liberties and freedom.
Yesterday in the Church, we celebrated the Holy Trinity, where we remembered and celebrated the fundamental mystery of our faith: One God in three persons, God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This divine circle of love, of which we are a part, is our summons to mission and call to action. We are to draw people into the dynamics of divine life.
How deeply do you dive into this mystery and remember whose you are and how much you are loved? It is only through this identity we can draw others to divine love. It is by giving and trusting God with our whole heart we are able to love, taking our narcissistic self interests out of the equation.
Our ability to love others is connected with our ability to receive God’s love. Authentic love is of one piece and how we love anything is how we love everything. Let us always remember the power we have participating in this divine love. A love that serves as a beacon, drawing the lost, brokenhearted or hurting souls towards safety, freedom and honor.
Lord, all power in heaven and earth has been given to me through You. Energize me with zeal to go and make disciples of all who cross my path, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that You have commanded. Help me remember and hold dearly, that You are with me always, until the end of the age. You will not, do not and cannot abandon me and all Your creation. Glory and honor is Yours, now and forever. Amen
Smitten With Goodness 