Daily Meditation: Nurturing the Eternal Life Within Us

DAILY MEDITATION Nurturing the Eternal Life Within Us December 4  Photo courtesy of SDGimagery.com The knowledge that Jesus came to dress our mortal bodies with immortality must help us develop an inner desire to be born to a new eternal life with him and encourage us to find ways to prepare for it. It is important to nurture constantly the life of the Spirit of Jesus - which is the eternal life - that is already in us. Baptism gave us this life, the Eucharist maintains it, and our many spiritual practices - such as prayer, meditation, spiritual reading, and spiritual guidance - can help us to deepen and solidify it. The sacramental life and life with the Word of God gradually make us ready to let go of our mortal bodies and receive the mantle of immortality. Thus death is not the enemy who puts an end to everything but the friend who takes us by the hand and leads us into the Kingdom of eternal love. For further reflection... "Moses was faithful as a servant in all God's house, testifying to what would be said in the future.  But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house.  And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast." - Hebrews 3: 5, 6 (NIV) Your response... What practices help you nurture the life of the Spirit? Comment on this Daily Meditation. Continue the Inspiration Purchase your copy of Henri Nouwen's book "With Open Hands".   Visit our Bookstore: United States | Canada | United Kingdom New Advent book discussion... Throughout Advent, join us for a discussion of the new book, "Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life". This discussion is moderated by Brynn Lawrence and Ray Glennon. Consider our monthly giving program to sustain the ability to extend Henri's legacy and make his work available to those who seek spiritual formation and nourishment. Click here to sign up today. Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Scripture chosen by L. Yeskoo. STAY CONNECTED:

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