Daily Meditation: Spiritual Bodies

DAILY MEDITATION Spiritual Bodies November 30  Photo courtesy of Judith Leckie In the resurrection we will have spiritual bodies. Our natural bodies came from Adam, our spiritual bodies come from Christ. Christ is the second Adam, offering us new bodies not subject to destruction. As Paul says: "as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man [Adam], so we shall bear the likeness of the heavenly one [Christ]" (I Corinthians 15:49). Our spiritual bodies are Christ-like bodies. Jesus came to share with us the life in our mortal bodies so that we would also be able to share in his spiritual body. "Mere human nature," Paul says, "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (I Corinthians 15:50). Jesus came to dress our perishable nature with imperishability and our mortal nature with immortality (see I Corinthians 15:53). Thus it is in the body that our spiritual life finds its fullest manifestation. For further reflection... "For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man.  For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." - I Corinthians 15: 21-22 (NIV) Your response... What does this mean for you? Comment on this Daily Meditation. Continue the Inspiration Purchase your copy of Henri Nouwen's book "Here and Now.   Visit our Bookstore: United States | Canada | United Kingdom 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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OUR 2018 CHRISTMAS APPEAL "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means 'God with us')."  -Matt. 1:23 Dear Friends, Just a reminder that we are now halfway through our annual Christmas campaign. This is a very important time in our fundraising efforts. Your support of the Henri Nouwen Society will help ensure that we can continue to extend our outreach to caregivers and to promote Henri Nouwen's work throughout the coming year. That is why I am asking you to please remember the Henri Nouwen Society this Christmas season. Your generous support will help us reach those in need of encouragement and spiritual nourishment through Henri's thoughtful and life-changing wisdom. PLEASE CLICK TO DONATE This Christmas, I urge you to please consider a one-time gift, or choose to assist us by becoming a monthly donor.   Thank you for your prayerful and financial support of our work and mission.   Faithfully, Karen Pascal Executive Director Henri Nouwen Society| 1-866-226-2158 | www.henrinouwen.org STAY CONNECTED:

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