11/08/2022

Ezekiel must have lead a life that was so devoted to doing the will of God that he is almost an extension of God. Of course, that is an impossibel exageration but he was chosen by God to prepare the rebellious chosen people for a return to their birthright and a renewal of the Temple where God received the sincere worship and recognition of his being that is the only way to true life.

Jesus is not an extension but truly God and a human body. The mystery that is the Trinity is there as the body that is truly man. God cannot lie and thus we too must strive for the perfection that it is possible for us to have. The chosen people rebelled and rebelled again and still do. What are they thinking of in again occupying their promised land and acting as conquerors denying lawful possession to other owners?

The Father Son and Holy Spirit show us in the teaching of Jesus that it is completely false to think and act as if might were right We must treat our brothers in a way that would be still the best for us to receive. The king in the parable not only forgave the servant but reversed the punishment into reward. The sincere grief that was witnessed by the king was enough to open his heart and reveal the mercy that was concealed. 

I always wish to immediately condemn the evil of the steward but Jesus teaches us that the standards we apply to others are those that we will have applied to us. God is merciful to me a sinner, how can I condemn or throw the first stone.?

Dear Lord let me live through this day knowing and believing what I have read and have accepted sincerely. Clare believing in holy poverty gave up her riches. In heaven with her mother united by the  Celestial Vision, Father, Son and Holy Spirit she  can join her prayers with Mary to intercede for sick suffering and sinful people united by Son here on earth.