The altar’s light
(Bl. John Henry Newman)“The foundations of the round world shake; but the altar’s light burns ever brighter.”
We may fear as the coronavirus takes its toll, wars and strife cause damage and death and every day is a challenge. But through it all, the light at the altar burns steadily on, reminding us that Jesus Christ within the Blessed Sacrament is there. God is still in control. Our destiny lies in heaven with Him.
One day we will look back on all the turbulence and anxieties of this life as if at a dream. Did it really happen? It went by so swiftly.
So take heart! Look at the lamp at the altar and remember what it symbolizes! He is here among us, the Son of David, the King of the Universe.
Let nothing disturb us. Nada te turbe (St Teresa of Avila).
All shall be well. (Mystic Julian of Norwich)
We can depend on this.
Our salvation was won by the drops of blood from our Divine Saviour Who gave everything, even His own Life, for us.
With such a Saviour, who can fear?
If you have sin on your soul, just turn to Him and say sorry. Ask His forgiveness. Then go, and sin no more.
If you have anxiety, hand it to Jesus, ask Him to help you, and then go and rest.
If you have family who misbehave, place them under the protection of the Precious Saviour, His Mother Mary and His Foster-Father Joseph.
If you have no home, ask the Good Lord to help you find one.
If you have lost someone, pray for the repose of their soul and know that the Lord of infinite kindness and mercy WILL hear your prayer.
Be of good cheer. We will still win through . . .
