The otherness of God, the deep mystery that is inherent in God’s nature, should never confuse or distract us from seeking him. Instead, it should inspire us to dig deeper and reach higher as we explore the endless bounds of his goodness. We are called to pursue God, taking note of his love for us and striving to be more like him each day. We were formed in his image and we are his reflection through Jesus.
One way we pursue God—influenced by his Son, and guided by the Spirit—is by communing with him and with other believers at the Table. It is through the Eucharist that we are reminded of the Christian story—our story—and are again made aware of the great sacrifice made for the sin of humankind. While we are unable to reach the heights and depths of understanding we desire, we are nevertheless able to experience God and his presence through the mystery of the bread and wine consecrated for the people of God.
It is for this reason that the late Bob Webber once counseled his students, “Flee to the Eucharist.” No matter one’s station in life, the loneliness one may feel, the burden that one carries, or the confusion that one may be experience, the gift of the Eucharist is ours so that we may fellowship with God in a way that is both familiar to us and beautifully mysterious.
The process of spiritual formation is just that—a process. It is not a destination, rather a journey with both familiar and unfamiliar stops along the way. Little by little, our eyes are opened and we are able to see a bit more of the glory that is God. Consequently, “all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another” (2 Corinthians 3:18).
May we all long to be Shaped in the Image of God…
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09/09/09
