I Did It My (Your) Way!

Our associate pastor, Fr. Mark, commented on the second reading this Easter morning, Col.3:1-4: "If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory."

Fr. Mark pointed out that there really are only two ways of living: "my way" or His way. My way is the default; His way is something we have to choose. Why choose His way? As the letter implies, Christ's way leads to fullness and joy and eternal life. My way ends in the wayside of death.

And so, I choose this Easter to say, "Lord, may I make Your way, my way, my way, Your way."

Happy Easter!

Listen to Susan Boyle, "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace"

Listen to "Take and Eat" (sung at mass today)

Lyrics:

Take and eat; take and eat: this is my body given up for you. Take and drink; take and drink: this is my blood given up for you.
1. I am the Word that spoke and light was made; I am the seed that died to be re-born; I am the bread that comes from heaven above; I am the vine that fills your cup with joy.
2. I am the way that leads the exile home; I am the truth that sets the captive free; I am the life that raises up the dead; I am your peace, true peace my gift to you.
3. I am the Lamb that takes away your sin; I am the gate that guards you night and day; You are my flock; you know the shepherd's voice; You are my own; your ransom is my blood.
4. I am the cornerstone that God has laid; A chosen stone and precious in his eyes; You are God's dwelling place, on me you rest; Like living stones, a temple for God's praise.
5. I am the light that came into the world; I am the light that darkness cannot hide; I am the morning star that never sets; Lift up your face, in you my light will shine.
6. I am the first and last, the Living One; I am the Lord who died that you might live; I am the bridegroom, this my wedding song; You are my bride, come to the marriage feast.
Listen to "You are Mine"