In readiness to receive Him, we find our peace!
We are near the end of the Church (Liturgical) Year, and our thoughts turn to the end of time. This is a special time of year and a time that is very helpful for our spiritual lives.
Today, our Gospel Portion is St. Matthew 25:1-13. We will use the following for our reflection,
“And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.”
St. Matthew 25:10
Jesus helps us understand the Kingdom of Heaven and how our lives relate to it. For me, His words help me to understand how to remain in peace.
Being prepared to go with the Lord at all times helps us to stay in Divine Grace regardless of the challenges that arise in our lives. People will do awful things in our lives, yet we have a choice: we can return evil for evil, or we can remain in grace. We can choose to be Kingdom People or People of the World.
What does it mean to be a Kingdom Person?
I think it means remaining close to the Lord at all times. When people are unfair to us, at least for me, the response is the Kingdom response: how would the Lord handle this? The answer is always the Divine Love Response!
When we respond with love, we invite the mean person into the Kingdom of Heaven. If we return hate for hate, then we have lost Jesus. At least for me, that would be a terrible way to be.
Be like the Wise Virgins in our Gospel Portion today, have the “Oil of Love” always present, and be ready for the Lord to receive us when He comes for us. In reality, when He comes to get us, we are already with Him.
Staying in peace requires always being prepared for the Lord’s return.
Sunday Blessings!
Pax. The Hermit of Peace.
