Thursday, February 15 : Saint Bonaventure

The Kingdom of heaven is as broad as the breadth of endless charity. Although it is composed of individuals «of every language and people, of every tribe and nation» (Rv 5,9) yet none is found wanting because, to the contrary, it expands, and the glory of each is increased all the more. Which prompted Saint Augustine to say that: «When many people share the same joy, the joy of each is all the greater because each one inflames the other.» This breadth of the Kingdom is expressed in these words of Scripture: «Ask, and I shall give you the nations for your heritage» (Ps 2,8) and: «Many shall come from east and west and take their places with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of heaven.» Neither the multitude of those who long for it, nor the multitude of those who now live, nor the multitude of those who possess it, nor the multitude of those arriving can restrict the space in this Kingdom nor compromise anyone. But why should I trust or hope I shall possess God’s Kingdom? Because, or course, of the generosity of the God inviting me: «Seek first the Kingdom of God» (Mt 6,33). Because of the truth that comforts me: «Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s will to give you the Kingdom» (Lk 12,32). Because of the goodness and love that have redeemed me: «You are worthy, O Lord, to take the scroll and break open its seals, for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation. You made them a kingdom of priests for God and they shall reign on earth» (Rv 5,9-10).
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