We are reminded today that Jesus is the fulfillment of God’ s promises. After their return from the exile in Babylon, the Jews found it difficult to make a significant fresh start. Providentially, a scroll containing parts of the Bible was discovered and its content proved to be very effective in awakening in the people their sense of nationhood and their special relationship with the Lord. The content of God’ s Word offers us guidance and encouragement today, no less than it did in the history of the people of Israel. Its vital message is ever relevant. God’s Word is always capable of producing wonders. But for this to become a reality, our cooperation is indispensable. This starts with a sincere effort to know it through personal reflection and assimilation. Then, it has to be applied and lived out, day-by-day in the different challenges and opportunities that life offers. As St. James reminds us, we must be doers of the Word and not just listeners. Let this be one of the fruits of our participation in this Eucharistic celebration, and a renewal of our commitment to live out the Word that we treasure, study, proclaim and pray.
The Power and Relevance of God’s Word
