XVIII SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Romans 8:35,37-39
When Paul says that “nothing can come between us and the love of Christ” (Ro 8:35), he is speaking from his own experience. He had been a persecutor, doing all in his power to eradicate Jesus’ name. And then a special encounter with Jesus took place, which turned his life upside down. He fell from the horse of his pride and selfrightness, blinded by the light that cured and transformed him. In his encounter with the risen Lord, Paul did not face condemnation for his crimes, but experienced the greatest love of his life, the love of Jesus, who left his heart in fire, burning with that infinite love. And with the love received from Jesus, he was able to pass through hardships, sufferings and persecutions, and he realised that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. In the darkest moments of our lives, Jesus is by our side, leading us to resurrection and life.
The call of Isaiah echoes through the centuries and can be heard today: Come! Come to me! You need no money. Why to look for joy and peace in things that cannot satisfy your hearts? Come. Listen to me and you shall live (Is 55:1-3).
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