Waters of Eternal Life
Musings from Fr. Dave
Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
Welcome spring!
I am sure that everyone is happy to say goodbye to winter. I have been thinking about what to plant in my garden this year; I think I will go a little simpler this time around. The soil ought to be much better too, all the grounds from my wake up morning coffees have been steeping in the garden all winter long.
As we anticipate the warmer weather to come, The Word this week also comforts us with stories of clean cold water refreshing the thirsty.
The ancient Hebrews were refreshed by water from the rock.
The woman at the well was refreshed by a different kind of water ... the waters of eternal life that Jesus spoke of ... both to her and to you and me.
Our beautiful Baptismal Font symbolizes the water that Jesus speaks of. The Paschal candle rises up from that water.
As we continue on in our Lenten season, and are blessed with more Baptisms each week, allow the good grace of our own Baptisms to shine out. Baptism is such an easy thing to overlook or take for granted. It is a powerful sacrament, one that opens the flood gates of God’s Grace upon us. Lent is about Baptism, and the impact it has on us as Roman Catholic Christians.
Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM
Our R.C.I.A. class is eagerly waiting to be fully received into the church. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to prepare themselves.
Before you know it, the spring blooms will be here. As spring refreshes mother nature, allow the Holy Spirit to refresh you too.
Count your blessings!
Love,
Fr. Dave
Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, is the pastor of Holy Family Church in Oldenburg, Indiana. http://holyfamilychurcholdenburgin.com/
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