On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.
On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever.
The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face; the reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken.
On that day it will be said: "Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us!
This is the LORD for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain.
REFLECTION
Have you noticed how in scripture there are many references to climbing a mountain to encounter God? Moses, Elijah, the Transfiguration, the great and high mountain in Revelation, etc.
Going up a mountain requires preparation and effort. One needs to train beforehand, as well as have the right shoes and clothes, maps and a compass. We also have to be prepared for sudden changes of climate, bring the right kind of snacks, a first aid kit, and proper and plenty of hydration, amongst other things.
The climb on the trek is arduous, and at the same time rewarding. There are loose rocks on the road that can make us stumble. Sometimes it might suddenly rain, making it cold, the road becomes sticky and muddy, our steps are difficult, and our shoes don't fit as well. Sometimes the heat will be too hot to bear, but hopefully we will have a hat with us. In extreme cases, we might encounter large predators that can pose real danger to our lives.
In most cases, even when the climb is hard and laborious, we will start appreciating the changes in the vegetation. Trees start to look greener, and we might hear different bird calls and cries never heard down where we live. Other wildlife might either scurry away or approach us during our ascent. Weather might be cooler, and the air will be fresher.
One thing that can make the climb more pleasant is to hike with friends. Sometimes we do want to go alone, so we can recollect our thoughts, but for safety, we just need to make sure someone knows where we are and where we are headed. On the other hand, when we are in the company of trusted guides and friends, we can make sure we keep the timing and pace as we should (yes, in many places you need to be out of the paths by a certain time, so timekeeping is a must). Also, when we are sharing the road, we can start opening up about ourselves, and share our thoughts with others. Or we can keep silent company while we enjoy this open air experience.
Once we reach the top we are rewarded with views and the purest air one can breath. We reap the fruit of this effort. We can rest.
In a similar way, in our spiritual life, we go up this mountain towards God. We pray for a good guide (priest) to direct us in the right path, or bring us back to the road if we stray. We share this road with our friends and family, and encourage each other to keep going. Hopefully, at the end of our lives, we will reach the top of this mountain where we can encounter our Lord and rejoice with Him.
Keep praying for our priests so they continue to be our trusted and encouraging guides towards the mountain of the Lord.
God bless y'all!
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Pepe
7 hours ago
Why? Is this a reflection of the Word of the Gospel or just sharing your own experience of climbing on mountain. This does not sound like reflecting on the Gospel at all.
Why? Is this a reflection of the Word of the Gospel or just sharing your own experience of climbing on mountain. This does not sound like reflecting on the Gospel at all.