The Frame of Our Lives

 

I like to listen to a short podcast called "Benedictus Moments." They are readings from the writings of Pope Benedict.

In the one I recently listened to, he was talking about how an image directs you beyond the image itself. For instance, if you were looking at a picture of a sunset, the intention isn't for you to just stare at the painting, or the frame or the materials, but for it to draw you deeper into the sunset.

It is like that with God and us. He created us, but he created us in his image. When we encounter each other, we might first notice height, weight, skin color and so forth, but in actuality, our physical being should draw others beyond us, to God.

Here's another example: During the homily for the funeral Mass for our friend Fr. Bill Lugger, the homilist told us that Fr. Bill said he wanted the homily to be focused on Jesus, not him.  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. That's who needs to be preached. (Thankfully, we got some of both!)

Indeed, God is the "point" of our existence. He is who our very being images. Living as if our purpose is anything other than God will leave us staring at the frame of our lives, and missing the beauty within, and beyond.

Janet Cassidy
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