In today’s First Reading the story of Creation concludes with the Lord looking upon all he has created as very good, and resting from his works. The Lord has placed us at the head of his creation; he blessed the creatures of the sea and the air and commanded them to multiply and grow, and he commanded us to thrive as well, using all the things he created for our use.
Sometimes we don’t feel like we’re in a world of abundance. We have bills, budgets, and empty pockets. Many people are barely making ends meet. Creation reminds us that we need to use what the Lord has given us not only to help ourselves, but to help everything to thrive and to grow. That doesn’t mean saving the trees; it means using the abundances that still exist in the world to help others and to help Creation thrive at all levels for the good of man.
How about taking a little time this Sunday to see how you can help Creation thrive?
Readings: Genesis 1:20–2:4a; Psalm 8:4–9; Mark 7:1–13. See also 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B.
