Resurrection

"Every moment and every event of everyman's life on earth plants something in his soul. For just as the wind carries thousands of winged seeds, so each moment brings with it germs of spiritual vitality that come to rest imperceptibly in the minds and wills of men."

—   Thomas Merton

One of the elements of the Resurrection stories which gives me comfort is that Jesus comes to those seeking Him in the ordinary and familiar.  He says a name, walks a dusty path, invites fishermen to breakfast.  Our Lord is not elevated away from us.  Jesus elevates us toward Him through spending time with us right where we are.

And yet, spending time doesn’t really describe the incredible transforming power of His presence.  Like the winged seeds that Merton writes about, each of those humble moments is shot through with light and Resurrection.

It is the wind of the Spirit that carries the new seeds of our rebirth into Christ.  Like those seeds which fill the air at this time of year, we can be a fertile spot upon which they can land, or not.

In order to recognize Jesus in a quiet word, or a shared meal, we will need to know Him.  We will need to spend time with Him through scripture and worship and prayer.  We will need to listen to the special way that Christ comes to us so that we will answer, My Lord, My Teacher, My Love.  And this answer will well up in us from the heart of our desire.

We are surrounded at all times with moments of Resurrection.

Let us attend to these moments and share the good news.

Blessings,

Debra