Inspiration

“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” ( Psalms 118:22:) Christ reminds us it is also noted that, rather than a message conveying fear, He as the cornerstone is marvelous in God’s eyes! We are instructed to rejoice and be glad. I had to research what a cornerstone is. I found it’s a foundational piece of a building, usually the largest stone in the building, which is placed first, and then the rest of the building is structured around it. It has to be strong and without blemish to support the tremendous weight it holds. Christ is therefore our place of security and safety. He is the one to whom we should run when times get tough, our fortress and refuge.   Ponder:   What struggle in your life do you need to offer up to Jesus’ firm strength?   Pray: Jesus, thank You for being the solid cornerstone on which we can build our lives. Your strength helps make us strong.  

Today we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Mother has so many names which we can use to relate to her. This starts in the First Reading with the “Ark of the Covenant”. St. Ireneaus, a follower of St. Ignatius who is believed to have learned from St. John himself, is thought to have introduced this title, which ties in so much of the Christocentric nature of how the story of Salvation ties together from the Old to the New Testament. The imagery used in Revelation can be very difficult to understand but perhaps one of the most common beliefs of this book is that the woman being referred to is our mother Mary, who also represents a model for the Church. Psalm 45 is a testimony to the interconnectedness of the King and Queen, the Queen in the Old Testament generally referring to that of the King’s mother. As Jesus exemplified the importance of the Servant King, His mother takes her seat on the throne by perfectly following his teachings. It is so comforting that we c