Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Rejoice, O Hearts That Seek the Lord

This one line in Psalm 105 (3b),  Rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord,  is a fitting refrain for the Easter Octave and Easter Season, for all seasons, for that matter.  Our lasting joy can only come when we seek Jesus with all our hearts and when we finally find him. When Mary Magdalene was at the tomb seeking Jesus, she could not be comforted until she heard her name, "Mary" and responded with, "Rabboni," the name of her teacher, leader, savior and best friend.  The disciples were disconsolate without Jesus; his death was hard enough to accept, but then when they heard his body too was gone, a new emptiness took hold of them.  Only when he appeared and assured them that he was alive, did they find peace and joy, and then with the descent of the Holy Spirit, they received strength and courage to continue the work of Jesus.
So too with us, especially as Marists who have the mission to make Jesus known and loved, our call is to seek and find Jesus, and when we do, we will rejoice with a joy that will enable us to bring the love of Jesus to all, despite their indifference or opposition.  Rejoice, and be glad, for our Jesus seeks us more than we seek him.
Bro. Rene

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