In today’s First Reading Paul tries to explain to the Christians at Corinth what the Resurrection will be like for them. Most of his imagery describes something in perfect condition and full bloom. What will a glorified life be like? Will we all be like Golden Age superheroes? Maybe not just in the way we think of them usually: superpowers and perfect bodies. When we are risen the world will be saved definitively. No new threats, either within us, due to our sin or our poor health, nor in the world, suffering and wondering what evil may be around the next corner.
The last part of the parable in today’s Gospel also gives us an idea: “they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance.” Sometimes we think of the “super” part of the equation, but we forget about the “hero” part. In a glorified life we will be heroes because we’ll have conquered evil inside us and in the world. We’ll enjoy no longer being short-tempered or weak willed. In short, the virtues we’ve striven to heroically live will become second nature.
With hope in the glorified life that awaits us, let’s strive to be heroes in virtue and help Our Lord save the world.
Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:35–37, 42–49; Psalm 56:10c–14; Luke 8:4–15. See also 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Saturday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Thursday and Friday.
