DAY EIGHT - Reconciling with all of creation “So that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete”
Scripture
Jn 15:11
Col 1:15-20 In him all things hold together
Mk 4:30-32 As
small as a mustard seed
Meditation
The hymn to Christ in the epistle to the Colossians invites
us to sing the praise of God’s salvation, which encompasses the entire
universe. Through the crucified and risen Christ, a path of reconciliation has
been opened up; creation too is destined for a future of life and peace.
With the eyes of faith, we see that the kingdom of God is a
reality that is very close but still very small, hardly visible – like a
mustard seed. However, it is growing. Even in the distress of our world the
Spirit of the Risen One is at work. He encourages us to become involved – with
all people of goodwill – in tirelessly seeking justice and peace and ensuring
the earth is once again a home for all creatures.
We participate in the work of the Spirit so that creation in
all its fullness may continue to praise God. When nature suffers, when human
beings are crushed, the Spirit of the risen Christ – far from allowing us to
lose heart – invites us to become part of his work of healing.
The newness of life that Christ brings, however hidden, is a
light of hope for many. It is a wellspring of reconciliation for the whole of
creation and contains a joy that comes from beyond ourselves: “so that my joy
may be in you, and that your joy may be complete” (Jn 15:11).
Do you wish to celebrate the newness of life that Christ
gives through the Holy Spirit, and let it live in you, among us, in the church,
in the world and in all of creation?
Second promise made during profession at the Community of
Grandchamp
Prayer
Thrice-holy God, we thank you for having created and loved
us. We thank you for your presence in us and in creation. May we learn to look
upon the world as you look upon it, with love. In the hope of this vision, may
we be able to work for a world where justice and peace flourish, for the glory
of your name.
Thank you so much for sharing these with us this week.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to know you were praying along with us!
ReplyDeleteThat second promise that was made at the time of profession is so powerful, and surely one that we can all make from the depth of our being.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Glenn and Chantelle, for these days of deep prayer.
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