To reconcile everything
Friday, 22nd week in Ordinary Time
Col 1:15-20; Lk 5: 33-38
Paul states the ultimate destiny of all creation- to be reconciled in Christ. Humans, animals and all creatures alike ultimately have to be reconciled into one in Christ. That is the essential movement of all reality and any thing that militates against this is from the evil one.
Anything that divides, separates or stratifies cannot be trusted to be from God. Even if it is a spiritual practice or a theological concept that takes one away from the movement of reconciling everything in Christ, it has to be suspected. Be it traditionalism or novelties, be it supernaturalism or practicalities, be it customs or innovations, the movement should always be towards one destiny: ultimate reconciliation in Christ. If that is left out of focus, even the best of our efforts will either be selfish or ungodly!
How reconciling are my thoughts, words and deeds? Is Christ the Omega Point always my focus, in all that I say or do?