Precious Water

~~~ Our Lady of Lourdes ~~~

~~~ Genesis 2:4B-9, 15-17 ~~~ Psalm 104 ~~~ Mark 7:14-23 ~~~

Water is one of the themes connecting all 

of the readings together today.

When the Mary made her appearance at Lourdes 

healing waters sprung forth from the earth.

In the creation account of today... 

 ...a stream was welling up out of the earth

and was watering all the surface of the ground—

God brought water up from the ground 

without first causing it to rain.

For God the rain came after his 

bring up the water from no apparent source.

Bernadette was instructed by the Blessed Mother

 to begin digging in front of the grotto.

She was further told to drink from the spring

 of water that would appear.

Bernadette says at first it was muddy and then it became clear.

As word spread then and continues today 

miraculous cures are associated with

 these waters at Lourdes.

The waters created by God in the beginning 

are still a part of the great cycle of water he set into motion.

New water is not being created every day or each year by God.

In his infinite wisdom he created 

water on earth to last for all of eternity.

Water is precious.

Water refreshes and gives us life.

Water is for drinking, healing, and cleansing.

Be mindful each time you come into contact 

with water just how necessary it is to our very existence.

We thank you God for the gift of watering our earth.

Blessing abound from the waters of Lourdes.

Our Lady of Lourdes,

pray for us.

~~~Peace~~~