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The readings today tell our story through the ancient history and far-reaching future of the world. Psalm 72 sings of God in terms of mountains and flowers, seas and rivers, the moon and sun; Genesis asks us to “assemble and listen” to what our forbearers have learned; and Matthew’s Gospel recalls for us our place in the expanse of human history. We are thus invited us to see how we are connected to times beyond our own – to men and women who lived before us, to creatures and plants who will exist after us, to stars and planets that were formed long before we were here to name them. When we consider this immense history, perhaps we will remember that we are the visitors in this world. And like any good guest, we should leave our temporary abode in as good of condition as we found it – and perhaps a bit improved.
Today’s readings, by painting for us an expansive picture of creation, call us to take care of the earth that we have inherited and to look upon every person, every creature and even every stone as something to be valued and respected. We are but a part of a vast and wonderful life – God as expressed in creation.
- John Bradley is director of Advancement and General Counsel at the Center for FaithJustice.
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