"May we unveil the mystery of Christ-with-us" Thomas Merton
The Kingdom of Heaven is imminent, available here and now. If i am working towards any goal may it be to reveal that of God in myself and to learn to recognise that of God in all people bar none.
I know you might be surprised at my use of the term "Kingdom" but i am trying to relax my grip on the truncheon of pc language! Instead i wish to adapt, be flexible, and recognise the tradition, the narratives that shape my life.
The Presence within me needs to be unwrapped like a present in a game of Pass the Parcel. As i am unwrapped, layer by layer, there will be little gifts and yet also at times little forfeits. Am i willing to play the game? To go forth to Christ and discover the new realm of God here and now? Or do i prefer to play safe, playing Sleeping Lions instead?
God's new realm, God's kingdom, Heaven is life in community - in harmony (not playing the same note but making a pleasant sound!), in hope and in wonder.
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