We sincerely search for the secret to happiness; many think that money will give them all they want. It must be nice to be able to vacation wherever and whenever in exotic spots, or to buy as many cars and homes that whims dictate, but do these really satisfy? Even those of us with lower incomes find ourselves delving into the magic of things, only to find ourselves encumbered by them, looking for places to store them, forgetting even what we have. Jesus tells us: "Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you/" (Jn 6: 27). Why is the Carthusian Monk so happy with so little? Little in material goods, but loaded with union with Jesus.
Someone said that the fullest and easiest prayer is "Jesus"...Just the name fills and satisfies. It leads to a love relationship that far surpasses any of our best human relationships, for Jesus is always there in tender intimacy, complete understanding, our best friend, father/mother, lover. Jesus is the food that endures. As Isaiah questions: "Why spend your money for what is not bread;/ your wages for what fails to satisfy?" (Is 55:2). Jesus, help us to find our food in you.
Bro. Rene
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