The Easter season is already drawing to a close, all around us we see evidence of the advance of the year; days are lengthening, spring blooms are largely gone to be replaced by summer blossoms. Human beings are caught up in this process of change too as our earthly lives change and evolve. However, unlike things in nature, we somehow instinctively feel called to eternity. We sense, or for Christians, we believe, that there is something beyond the limitations of mortality. This is brought into sharp relief by the resurrection of Jesus, a resurrection he invites us to share with him. God willing, in heaven we will not only share in his resurrection and humanity but also in the divine life of Holy Trinity. Jesus calls us to be one with him just as he is one with the Father. The "oneness" that Jesus desires to share with us is eternal life.

What an amazing gift we are being offered by Jesus. Are you ready to accept the invitation? We are the children of God, not His slaves. How we respond to the invitation to step into eternity - heaven or hell - really is up to us. Jesus constantly reaches out to us to show to us, and to share with us, his glory in Heaven. How are we to do this? All we need to do is return to him the love he has for us in what we say and do in our earthly lives starting with loving God and those around us.

As always, please be assured of my daily prayers for your needs and intentions.

Fr Chris