(Listen to this homily here).
The passage from Matthew 7:7-12 is a beautiful source for
mediation, comfort and peace. In it,
Jesus uses human love as a foundation to describe God’s love: “Which one of you would hand his son
a stone when
he asked for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asked for a
fish? If you then, who are wicked, know
how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly
Father give good things to those who ask him.”
I
know that I go to great lengths for loved ones. As a recent example—I drove down and back to Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, just to see my newly born nephew—in twenty-four hours! This was time spent without question on
a national holiday (Thanksgiving).
If my family or friends need anything, I’m there.
Think
of what you would do for your children, spouse or friends. Remember, you and I would do such thing
even though we are sinners!
Now
try to imagine the lengths God wants to go for us.
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