Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–9/11/2024
What Would Jesus Do?
The picture is a beautiful sky with colorful clouds. Kids say that heaven is right above the clouds. Not sure where it is or what they are doing there but it is a much better option than the other place. The Lord says your reward will be great in heaven if you…. feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit the sick and prisoners, comfort those who mourn and know this; you will not be liked for doing these things.
In the great sermon on the mount where Jesus proclaims the beatitudes, it begins with Blessed are the poor in Spirit. Scripture scholars say that term means, “One who admits their need for God.” I wonder what that really means in today’s world. Perhaps God in His wisdom has decided to leave that to each one of us. But surely it must mean we ask that famous question, WWJD, what would Jesus do? Or better what wouldn’t He do.
Next time you look at the blue sky and white clouds, know that is where we will be someday. In the meantime, we just trust in God’s grace!