Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
Written by Anonymous
I don’t know about you, but I can sometimes fall into the trap of presuming God’s mercy and kindness. We see throughout the sacred scriptures the extravagant love God has for His children. Perhaps most famously described by John “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
I know the lengths that Christ went to, to save me from the fires of hell, to rescue me from death, to save me from myself. Yes, Christ suffered, died and rose for my sake and for that of the world, but that does not merit for me the right to assume I therefore get a free pass to eternal life. No, I must now strive to live a life in accordance with the teachings of the Church as founded by Christ Himself. I must endeavor to earn His kindness through acts of piety and service and not presume I am entitled to it just because He has adopted me as His own. Reflecting on this psalm helps me to remember this “See, the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness.”
I hope for His kindness, I try not to presume it. It is a lifelong journey to grow in holiness, thankfully the sacraments and community help us in this adventure toward heaven. And with every step we take in this life, may our prayer remain “May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us who have put our hope in you.”
In what ways can you actively demonstrate your hope in God's kindness through your daily actions, and how can you guard against the temptation to take His mercy for granted?
Pray with today’s psalm.