Mighty Deeds Recalled

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today challenge us to consider the aspect of "fear of God" which is really fear of losing contact with the Divine. The psalmist seems to be in a time of isolation from God. He is trying to recall the mighty deeds of God from the past. Our memory is a great asset when we are in need of a reminder of the grace of God in bringing us to today. Most can offer thanksgiving when we consider the cliche "there but for the grace of God go I". The Gospel of Matthew presents the truth that the deepening of intimacy with Jesus, for which we thirst in the manner of the psalmist, is communion with him in love and service. How much love? The cross we accept is the love we are called to live through the transcendent power of the indwelling Spirit. We "put on Jesus" as we strive to be disciple.