Already wading in the river (Pope Francis / Annette Venables)

Our union with Christ is meant
not only to satisfy our own thirst,
but also to make us
springs of living water for others.

--Pope Francis, Dilexit nos

    The prophet Ezekiel tells us that where the river flows, every sort of living creature shall live, and every sort of fruit tree that bears fruit for food or for medicine shall live. Ezekiel’s vision begins at the temple, a symbol of God’s presence, from which God sends a river to make the desert land fertile, and even the Dead Sea – the only place on earth where no creature can survive – becomes life-giving water. God makes God’s self know to them. God, who is present in the beginning, gives life to all creatures. 

   We are already wading in the river; we are surrounded by that abundant life. We already have all that we need! Do you want to be well? Let’s open the eyes of our hearts and see that the Lord of hosts is with us! We have everything we need in him, and we are never alone. 

--Annette Venables,
OLMC, March 21, 2023 

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