February 11, 2007
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Blessedness

There is a profound message in the Sermon of the Mount that can be summarized in a few words, God can work with us, in us, and through us when we are open to Him in our need.

We all are in search of happiness or blessedness and we should know that they are not found in wealth, in three square meals a day, in mindless laughter, or in the good opinions that others may have of us. Blessedness is found in letting go; in knowing our needs and the needs of the world around us and in knowing that God really cares about those needs, that God is really present with us to meet those needs and that God will provide to all those who embrace Him, and not to the god of material success, or the god of self-reliance or the god of blind happiness. Blessedness is found in trusting in God and in doing the works of God, the works of loving, caring, healing, sharing and forgiving.

Let us pray that we may be counted among those who are blessed because we know our needs, who trust in God and follow in His way, for we are rooted in Him.

Silito

Take a look at some of the previous messages from the Rector