Passion for Life!

Passion for LIFE!

by Ian Mascarenhas

   In John 10: 10 Jesus said “I came that you may have life, and have it abundantly.”  Jesus has a passion for life, eternal life.  And He wants us to have a share in it.

   One definition for “passion” is “a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.” That is exactly what Jesus accomplished with His life, teachings, suffering, death and resurrection.  All of that was so we could get reconnected with God and our faith family.

   We are more alive through our connections and we all encourage and support each other through our faith journey.

   “Jesus thinks that our place in heaven is more  important than His, so He gave up His that you could have yours.” — quote from Max Lucado.

  So if we are not going to do what Jesus tells us: “Love one another,” “Come and See,” “Take and eat,” “Take and drink,” “Do this in remembrance of me,” and share His mission (Matt 28), then our actions proclaim “Sorry Jesus, but your suffering and death just wasn't enough.”

   Jesus, as God, not only is LOVE, but He has a great love (PASSION) for us to become a holy communion.  Coming to Mass is not just about what we get out of it, but also how we contribute toward encouragement & support for LIFE!