Immortality

   As we await the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas perhaps it is a good time to consider our mortality and immortality.  Both is within us; mortality of this physical shell in which we now exist and the immortality of our soul which will live forever.

   We do many thinks to keep this mortal shell of ours in good health, hoping for a long life.  Many have rigid physical regimens to strengthen their bodies.  The diet industry flourishes by selling “sure-fire” means to lose weight and lengthen life.  Everywhere we look someone is trying to sell us something beneficial to earthly life.  Obviously there is great interest in preserving this body of ours for as long as possible.

   How blessed are those who put as much effort into the well-being of their soul.  It seems too many want to restrict God in their life.  They may attend Mass on Sunday but think little of Him at other times.  A couple of hours of care, once a week, is a pretty weak regimen for a healthy soul.

   A friend told me of a woman he met on a missionary trip.  He noticed her struggling to get to Mass, barely able to walk with no one to help her.  He helped her into the church and suggested that Jesus would understand if she were not physically able to come to Mass occasionally due to her difficulties.  Her response embarrassed him; she replied, “After all He has done for me shouldn’t I do all I can to thank Him?”

   Our soul is forever, this body will die.  Shouldn’t we do all we can to thank our Lord for all He’s done for us?

Lord You have blessed us in so many ways.

Far too often we forget to thank You.

Help us prepare our souls for Your coming.

Amen