Contemporary
All creation is a sacrament, a visible sign of the invisible presence. The sacramentality of the creation comes first of all from the fact that the Creator leaves an imprint on every creature, as an artist leaves something of himself or herself in every work. Each fragrant rose or singing bird, every cell or atom, bears some imprint of the divine creative love that brings it into being. Each individual, essentially related to God by its indelible imprint, exists in the divine presence and mediates the divine presence. This relationship to God gives each being its worth and dignity, its mystery. Because of this relationship, the entire universe and each creature in it can function as a sacrament or sign of God. All creation mediates and expresses something of the mystery of God to those who can read the signs.
2 comments:
Michael,
just a note to say that I love it when the same contemporary readings repeat each Creation Cycle, just like the scripture repeats, giving it time to sink and and grow. This reading in particular I remember from years past and am always glad to hear again.
oh dear. I"m logged in under my business name. This is Jeannette wearing the CBP Editor mask!
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