In the first reading we see Israel and Judah breaking God’s covenant, ignoring God and his commandments and Jeremiah explains that one day God will make a new covenant with his people which will be written on people’s hearts. In the letter to the Hebrews, the writer describes the fulfilment of this new covenant. Jesus is its foundation and grace and forgiveness flow through him. In the Gospel proclamation, faith comes to a climax with the proclamation of Jesus as “the Christ, the son of the living God.” Who can fully know the mind of God? What could we give him that would lead us to expect anything in return? Our faith must grow to the point where we can make the same declaration, experiencing the power of his Spirit. Jesus reveals the heart of the Father. The light of Jesus enlightens us and reveals himself to us. We too have this great inheritance of childhood and can find rest only in Him. As Saint Augustine says: “You have made us for yourself, Lord, and our hearts can find no rest until it rests in you.”

Prayer: Abba Father, thank you for your Son who won eternal life for us. Amen.