Christ the Unity of All Things

All Creation participates in the being of our Lord Jesus Christ. Everything is created by him, through him, for him, and in him. Everything holds together in him. St. Paul speaks of the mystery of God’s eternal will and pleasure, to bring all in heaven and on earth to unity, all summed up in Jesus Christ.

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:15-17)

God made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment — to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. (Ephesians 1:9-10) 

Creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. (Romans 8:19-23)

We are each connected with one another and with all that is. Through Christ, God created all things and formed us from the earth. In the Incarnation, Christ united Himself with humankind — and so with all creation. The whole world groans together with us, awaiting the revelation of the children of God.

Eucharist and the Moment of the Cross

When we come to the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, we come to the moment of the Cross. Not to a moment like it, but to that very moment. For in God there is only one moment, neither past nor future, but eternal. The Eucharist is not another sacrifice, but participation in the once-for-all sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Let Your Heart Be Silent and Still

“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

“The LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.” (Habakkuk 2:20)

“The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’” (1 Samuel 3:10)

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” (John 14:1) 

“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27)

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) 

Let your heart be silent and still, 
for only then can you hear the voice 
of the Shepherd whisper softly, “All is well.”