dominion from sea to sea

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17 Matthew 1:1-17

Psalm 72:8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!

In today's politically correct culture we shy away from talking about our Lord having dominion from sea to sea, or anywhere for that matter. The Lord's dominion is one of the heart. He rules in our hearts and minds. When we try to make it a political or physical rule then we are making ourselves the rulers. But Christ rules in our hearts and minds. That means that we have devotion to him and to his words, not because we are forced to but because we want to. But if we want to we can't be afraid to express that to others either.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to not be afraid to express my love for you and mi desire to live a life faithful and pleasing to you. Grant me the grace to live with you as my Lord, having dominion in my life.

Amen