Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

When this which is corruptible clothes itself with incorruptibility and this which is mortal clothes itself with immortality, then the word that is written shall come about: Death is swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?

Death has no victory over true believers. If we keep the commandments, do good, avoid evil, and love God and our neighbors to the best of our abilities, then death will have no sting. Death comes from sin and selfishness, but it cannot enter into the refuge of our hearts if we protect them with selfless love. Our corruptible flesh might wither and die and turn to dust, but our incorruptible spirit will live on and one day take on an immortal body in Heaven. We should do everything we can to remain in God’s Grace because we want to enjoy everlasting life with Him in Heaven.

What are the things in our lives that attempting to corrupt us? Where have we left ourselves open to death? How can we clothe ourselves with incorruptibility and immortality?

O Lord, give us victory over death.

Amen.