treasure in earthen vessels

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 St. Clare of Assisi, Virgin, Foundress of II Order (Feast)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: Hosea 2:16, 17, 21-22 or 2 Corinthians 4:6-10, 16-18 Psalm 45:11-12, 14-16 John 15:4-10

2 Corinthians 4:7  But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us.

I happen to think this is a reference to the Eucharist, the cup of wine.  It is the Body of Christ that we carry in our mortal bodies. This is not a scientific question, but a question of commitment.  When we partake in Communion we are vowing to follow Jesus and obey him even to death.  We are sharing in his death and therefore in his resurrection.  It is our hope and our life.  It is unseen and therefore foolishness to those who are perishing.  But to us it is the power of God for salvation.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to obey and follow Jesus no matter what comes my way.

Amen