“What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?”
11 Jan 2011 Leave a Comment
in Catholic, Christian, Christian Music, Scripture Reflections Tags: catholic hymn, obey Jesus, Soul of my Savior sanctify my breast
Sometimes when I am handed difficult situations or have to respond to aggravating people in a manner befitting a Christian, I rebel. Why is the straight and narrow path so difficult? Why should I be the one to bend all the time? Why should I be forgiving time and again? What would would you have me do, Jesus of Nazareth? It mirrors the cry of the unclean spirits from today’s Gospel. But then an amazing thing happens; the ones who’ve revolted against the Lord of Heaven and Earth, those very unclean spirits obey him when he rebukes them. We are an anointed people, the chosen ones, his brothers and sisters; how much more are we called to love and obey him? Even in difficult moments, Lord, when I feel the need to rebel, watch over me, guide and command me.
I heard my favorite hymn on the radio this morning, and what an appropriate hymn it was:
Soul of my Savior sanctify my breast,
Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest,
Blood of my Savior, bathe me in thy tide,
wash me with waters gushing from thy side.
Strength and protection may thy passion be,
O blessèd Jesus, hear and answer me;
deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me,
so shall I never, never part from thee.
