Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly:
- immorality,
- impurity,
- passion,
- evil desire,
- and the greed that is idolatry.
But now you must put them all away:
- anger,
- fury,
- malice,
- slander,
- and obscene language out of your mouths.
- Stop lying to one another. (Colossians 3:2-5,7-9A NABRE)
Here, I have taken the liberty of listing these earthly challenges which Saint Paul mentions in his letter to the congregation at Colossae. Rather than comment on them, today is a day to reflect on the challenge which most distracts me from thinking of what is above.
Today, I will reflect on my own thoughts, words, and actions that lead me away from a strong relationship with God.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, author of the Spiritual Exercises used to bring people closer to the Lord, pray for us.
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