Never to have established an intimate human bond-as well as a supernatural union-with Christ is to fail to realize the meaning of the word "Christian". Not to have felt the full impact of His Personality is the only tragedy in the life of a Christian. Not to have loved and leaned upon Him, not to have truly known and sought our Blessed Lord is to have missed the meaning of life.
Perhaps the unending parade to the priest and psychiatrist would slacken off did more people turn to Christ as the perfect fulfillment of all their needs. When the Church sings of Christ as being "totally desirable" she means that there isn't a single legitimate desire of the human heart that cannot find rest and satisfaction in Him.
Take the sadness and discontent that seems to increase almost in proportion to the standard of living. Our Lord offered the remedy: "Abide in my love...that my joy may be in you and your joy may be full". (John 15:10-11) This is God's way of saying that true joy is possessed only by those living in God's love.
What about those unsure and uncertain about the basic truths of human existence? Saint Peter gave the answer to these when he said to Christ: "To whom shall we go-thou has the words of eternal life." All the answers the human heart demands may be found in the words of Christ, "the Light of the World".
What is the balm needed to curb and calm a restless human spirit? Saint Paul answered this one with his statement that "He Himself is our peace." (Ephesians 2:14) Our Lord promised us the peace that surpasses all understanding when He said: "My peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you." (John 14:27)
Where can we find relief when we are fatigued from the constant tensions and trials of daily life? Many complain that they just can't take any more, but how many accept the invitation of our Lord to receive the rest and refreshment they need? Yet, He offered a very special invitation to the overburdened: "Come to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will refresh you." (Matthew 11:28)
What do you do when your heart seems empty and life appears to be quite meaningless? Are you tempted to believe that no one really cares about you or what happens to you? Isn't this forgetting that Christ promised: "Behold, I am with you all days-even to the consummation of the world." He also said that He is our life-here and hereafter!
For those who have a deep-seated need for friendship, here is One who walks at your side as a faithful friend who knows no infidelity, as a constant companion who knows no desertion. For those who hunger for beauty, here is an ideal who was called the most beautiful of men and whose beauty will thrill the elect for all eternity.
Whether in the power of His miracles, or in the seeming weakness of His sufferings; whether in the humiliation of His Passion, or in the triumph of His resurrection; whether in the bitterness of His tears, or in the joy of His glory, our Blessed Lord is in every way desirable. He stands by us at every stage of our human lives and caters to every need of our human heart. He is, indeed, "totally desirable".
Sent by Nadine
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PRAYER
"Lord Jesus, I am sorry for feeling righteous, more righteous than others. Let me humbly accept that I am no better than anybody else. You died for all of us. Nobody was exempted; you wanted to save all of us. It's up to us to stretch our hands so You can catch us. I mean to stretch my hand, until You catch me. You will catch me. This I believe. Thank You Lord, thank You Lord."
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