Woe to the rebellious children, says the Lord,
Who carry out plans that are not mine,
who weave webs that are not inspired by me,
adding sin upon sin. ~ Isaiah 30:1ff
Yeah, Isaiah, that pretty much sums it up. Let the Lord drive!
I was born on the Feast of St. Ambrose and am, like Monica, a widow praying for her children. So, I am always especially attentive when he speaks in our daily reading. Today, he discusses Psalm 49:7 and addresses our need for redemption.
We rarely hear the word "redeem" in every day discourse, unless redeeming a coupon for some good. I guess that analogy fits: we ourselves are just a promise of something more, and we are set free by the Christ to fulfill God's purpose in us:
...He alone will redeem man, showing love greater even than that of brothers. He poured out his blood for strangers, as no one is able to do for a brother. He did not spare his own body in redeeming us from sin, but gave himself as the redemption of all...
O Lord, grant that I may always give thanks for our redemption and be obedient - not rebellious - to Your plans for me through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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