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Jesus the Bridegroom.

Writer's picture: Colleen EisleyColleen Eisley

From today's First Reading:


"For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her victory like a burning torch. Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory; you shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the LORD. You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem held by your God. No more shall people call you “Forsaken," or your land “Desolate," but you shall be called “My Delight, “and your land “Espoused.” For the LORD delights in you and makes your land his spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you." (Isaiah 62:1-5)


This is His Love for you: a love that is unique, personal, and spousal, unlike any other.


As part of His Church, the Body of Christ, Jesus longs to unite with you in a love that is infinite, self-giving, and total.


Even if your Vocation is not consecrated life as a literal Bride of Christ, or one of a priest who cares for the Church with the love of a Bridegroom, know that Jesus still desires a deep, intimate union with you—a love that mirrors the spousal love He has for His Church.


As you hear these words in the first reading for Mass tomorrow, think of this:

Your God rejoices in you.

He rejoices in you in your most beautiful moments- and your messiest.


He rejoices in the you that is attending daily Mass, leading a Bible study, and getting straight A's all at once- And in the you who spends hours scrolling through reels and forgets to do homework and doesn't make it to her holy hour.


He rejoices in the you who is confident, boldly sharing your faith- and when you have doubts


He rejoices in you when you care for your family, loving them selflessly- and when you are so annoyed and find yourself wishing for just a moment away from the chaos.


He rejoices in you when you trust Him completely- and when your anxiety is overwhelming and you don't know what happens next.


Your Bridegroom rejoices in you, simply because you are you and He is Him. He's always there, rejoicing over you, calling you back to His loving embrace.


There is no love like His—a love that endlessly rejoices in you and calls you back into His embrace.




(Originally posted 1/19/2025 on Instagram)

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Never forget that you are so loved by God. Nothing you ever do will take that away. Let Him be the Lord of your life. He has a plan specifically in mind for you. Give up control and let him take over. Only HE can make you truly happy.

 

God bless <3

 

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future full of hope.” (Jer 29:11)

 

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