Friday, August 19, 2016

Dry Bones

Today, the prophet Ezekiel presents us with the striking image of a plain filled with dry bones, symbolizing the state of the house of Israel. (Cf, Ez 37:1-14)  The symbolism could easily apply to our world today.  It also could apply to the state of our own soul or spiritual life.  Frightening at first, but Ezekiel assures us that God will send his Spirit which will put flesh and sinew on these bones and raise them to life.
Jesus teaches in today's Gospel passage, the very foundation of the spiritual life: the two great commandments, love of God and love of neighbor,  (Cf, Mt 22: 34-40) These are what bring life to the dry bones, for God's Spirit is Love. 
St. Marcellin sent his followers to be teachers of the Word, of the Truth and to do so through loving those we teach.  We are the instruments to bring life to the dry bones around us, in front of us.  Let us do so with confidence, with the assurance that God will work through us to raise up a vast throng on living, loving citizens of his Kingdom.
Bro. Rene

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