Monday, September 17, 2012

IRENAEUS

St. Irenaeus, the bishop of Lyons in 2nd century France, wrote: 'Gloria enim Dei vivens homo' -- 'the glory of God is a human being who is fully alive.'

OK.  It isn't Bible, but on first reading it seems like he missed it.  The Psalms say: 'The heavens declare the glory of God' and surely the magnificence and beauty of the earth and the cosmos tell of it best.

But look again.  In the mirror this time.  You display the glory of God.  You were created in His image.  Yes, you.

The guy with the cowlick that won't behave.
The woman with the slightly larger-than-average nose.
The girl who refuses to replace the empty toilet roll.
The guy who likes donuts a little bit too much.

You.

Made in His image - born to reflect His glory.

And be blessed.

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