I am writing this reflection on Monday of last week.

You might recall that, last Saturday and Sunday, the Northwest Indiana Region received an abundance of much-needed rain, with additional storms being predicted for later that Monday.

It is amazing how much the grass and plant life perked up after being nourished by the rain that was so sorely needed.

Even the above-ground swimming pool in my back yard was overflowing with water and needed to be drained a couple of inches.

All of this reminded of Psalm 23:5: “You set a table before me...you anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows”.

You see, Jesus is constantly nourishing us with the saving graces that we need and receive in the Holy Eucharist. We are fortified and strengthened by these divine gifts, which enable us thereby to flourish and grow in our love of God and each other. We are also enabled to face and survive life’s challenges.

Jesus will never be outdone in His generosity to help us in this growth. Like thirsty plants that face difficult heat in the summer, we can thrive in the deserts of our life through Jesus, Who will never be outdone in His generosity and love.

For this, we need to be humble and eternally grateful. “Our cup overflows”. 

By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek