In one of my previous blogs (Thirty Years) I mentioned the passage from Scripture concerning water flowing from the temple. This morning's first reading from the Hebrew Scriptures has Ezekiel describing the water flowing out from beneath the threshold of the temple toward the East. It grew deeper and deeper, and provided growth to the trees on the banks and freshness to the salt sea. The trees provided fruit and shade, and their leaves were good for medicine. From the temple of the Lord flows grace and mercy, healing and life.
Again in the Gospel of John is the man who could not make it into the healing waters of the pool of Bethesda once the angel stirred the waters. Jesus, as he does for all in need, provides healing through the living waters of Faith. The waters of baptism open for us the grace of Christ. As the opening line of the John B. Foley, S.J. hymn Come To The Water says: "O let all who thirst, let them come to the water ...".
If you desire to check out the daily Scripture reading for Mass, you can find them at http://www.usccb.org and click Readings and then the date. It is a great service. By the way, the United States Bishops' Conference web site has much important information. Mark it as a favorite.
Tonight I'm off to an experience called "Theology on Tap" near Export which is a ministry of The Diocese of Greensburg for young adults (don't ask why I'm going!). I'll fill you in tomorrow.
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