This week we are covering audiences 67-69. We are continuing our conversation about our lives in heaven. In particular, the divinization of our bodies. And let me tell you…this is powerful stuff. You don’t want to miss this!
Quotes:
Divinization is “Participation in the divine nature, participation in the inner life of God himself, penetration and permeation of what is essentially human by what is essentially divine, will reach its peak, so that the life of the human spirit will reach a fullness that was absolutely inaccessible to it before....
This week we are covering audiences 67-69. We are continuing our conversation about our lives in heaven. In particular, the divinization of our bodies. And let me tell you…this is powerful stuff. You don’t want to miss this!
Quotes:
Divinization is “Participation in the divine nature, participation in the inner life of God himself, penetration and permeation of what is essentially human by what is essentially divine, will reach its peak, so that the life of the human spirit will reach a fullness that was absolutely inaccessible to it before.” (TOB 67:3)
“Eternal life should be understood as the full and perfect experience of the grace of God.” (TOB 67:5)
“By sending his only Son and the Spirit of Love in the fullness of time, God has revealed his innermost secret: God himself is an eternal exchange of love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and he has destined us to share in that exchange.” (CCC #221)
“That perennial meaning of the human body…will then be revealed again and will be revealed at once in such simplicity and splendor that everyone who shares in the “other world” will find in his glorified body the fountain of the freedom of the gift.” (TOB 69:6)
Reflection Questions:
- What did you find most powerful in this episode?
- As you learned about our “divinization” in Heaven, what came up in your heart?
- Have you ever considered our life on earth as a “practice” for Heaven? How could you allow yourself to be “stretched” so you can be completely full in Heaven?
- Pray with your imagination. Imagine what it might be like to be in a relationship of reciprocal gift with the Trinity. What comes up for you? Are there ways you can begin preparing your heart for this relationship even now?
- How much “eyeball time” do you have with your family and friends? Ask God to open your eyes to how this will be a preparation for all eternity. What are your thoughts?
- As you listened to Patty discuss the levels of prayer, what stuck out most to you?
- Are there times you avoid the gaze of God? When? What fears do you have about allowing God to look upon you?
- Have you ever considered that Jesus’ heart burns/longs/aches for you? He wants to pour out his love on you. Are you open?
- What are some ways that you struggle with seeing your body as a gift? What would it be like to be able to clearly see and understand the meaning of your body?
Resources:
Matthew Leonard Study on Prayer
Surrender Novena
Audio: Music from #Uppbeat
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