Live with Christ

Author: Chrisma C. Bangaoil
God calls us to be holy in our thoughts, words, and deeds
Reflection Date: November 2, 2024 Saturday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
Daily Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 6:3-9; John 6:37-40

We know that death is inevitable but we wish it never comes. We have different reasons for not wanting to die but mostly these boil down to fear of what happens in the process of dying and after. 

Today’s feast and readings speak of life beyond this earthly life – a life in the hands of God where there is no torment, only peace. This was Christ’s mission – to offer His life so that we may have life everlasting. 

Life everlasting then has been offered to all and that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life and shall be raised on the last day.

What does seeing the Son and believing in Him mean? The second reading tells us – to live a newness of life. It is not enough that we have been baptized. We need to live this newness of life each day of our earthly life. 

Call to Action for Catholic Living:  This is the daily call of someone who has been baptized into Christ – to be holy in thoughts, words and deeds. Our life should be a reflection of one who has been ransomed by the blood of Christ. If we live with Christ, death will have no power over us.