Easter Meditation

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Book 3 Chapter 16: True Solace is to be sought in God Alone

“Whatever I can desire or imagine for my comfort, I do not expect here but hereafter.”

We are called to have complete trust in Christ alone for He alone is the source of true happiness and joy. “Therefore, my soul can never be fully comforted, nor be perfectly refreshed except in God.” The problem with society today is that it seeks to satisfy itself in earthly treasures and desires.  It is impatient and cannot ever seem to fulfill itself. It is always hungry for more material goods.  It constantly seeks self-satisfaction in the things of this world.  We must realize that it is only Christ in Heaven through the power of the Holy Spirit by the will of the Father that we have anything in our lives.  God created everything on this earth for us to use for His glory, not ours.  The things of this world are for us to use, but they are only temporal and can never bring eternal happiness.  It is only the eternal things that are in our soul like love for God and neighbor that bring on eternal happiness.  The temporal things that you possess can never make you happy, but how you use those things for the glory of God will determine your eternal happiness.  We must recognized that we are not worthy of any of the temporal things that we have.  Our belongings, our physical riches, our money will not travel with us to our judgment day.  But how we used these things can be the anchor that keeps us front passing through the gates of heaven.  True happiness can never be achieved by foolish people who place all their love in earthly things. True happiness comes to those “good and faithful followers of Christ who look forward to the kingdom of Heaven.” Have you ever met someone who devoted themselves completely to Christ?  They seem to have this overwhelming joy with no anxiety over earthly things.  They are free to love God with all their heart and soul.  Therefore, their happiness is long lasting. Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta died only owning a simple pair of slipper.  These were her only earthly treasure.  When you saw Mother Theresa, she was always happy and filled with an inner peace.  These simple shoes walked with her in her service to God.  They were the simple joy which allowed her to fulfill her mission here on earth.  We too can have that same inner peace.  Jesus tells us, “Sell everything and come follow me.”  The question is, will you be like the rich man and walk away sad, or be like Mother Theresa who devoted her entire life to the mission of Christ? Are your treasures temporal or eternal?

A Simple Prayer

“Be with me, Lord Jesus, in every place and at all times,

That I may have the special grace to forgo all human solace for love of you;

And; if Your comfort is withdrawn,

Let Your will and Your just trial of me be like the greatest comfort.”    

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon