Acts 4: 32-37; Psalm 93; John 3: 7-14
Our liturgists repeat verse seven from John’s gospel: “You must be born from above…born of the Spirit.” To be born of the Spirit might mean we are willing and trusting enough to relinquish “private” property for the good of the whole, “holding everything in common…not a needy person among them.” The Alleluia verse reminds us that Jesus has been lifted up, raised, exalted “so that all who believe in him (trust) may have eternal life.” In this gospel he dies to gather into one new family all the scattered children of God, attracting them all to his crucified/glorified body.
Ponder in your heart what Jesus has done through his death and exaltation. Most Christians would individualize it and respond: “saved me from my sins.” Catholics have a communal outlook. How might we come to the point in 2010 that “there is not a needy person among us”? We will be called communist, you know, holding all things in common! Do you trust, are you willing? What small step today?
Help us, Jesus, not only to trust you but to trust one another in this new family you died to create. Remove fear and suspicion and let us share your love for each person.