Learning the spiritual journey

The Roman Catholic Lectionary today offers texts which encourage us to consider the changes we undergo as we move in our spiritual journey. The psalmist praises God for the relationship which has resulted from his choice of God as his portion and cup. The difference between the apparent singular choice of God and the transformation of the person through time by attraction to aspects of the life of holy people who we encounter in our lives is one of timing. The attractive force of the Divine is constantly there. Our encounter with oratory, exegesis, and theology as that which marked the life of Saint John Chrysostom may accelerate the process of moving as in the letter of Paul to Timothy to knowing the grace of the Love of God overflowing in our being. The Gospel from Luke today reminds us that we are disciples and people who continue to learn about ourselves and our relationship to God. Humility is a help against hypocritical proclamation of our insight and understanding which may be more for our self aggrandizement than the attraction of others to the fullness of Life.