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The great event of the Exodus taught Israel that God is the Lord of history: everything which happens is somehow directed by the will of God. Nathan's words to David are a clear expression of this theme. Through Nathan God reminds David of the past in order to reveal to him a future which David himself would never see. That future would exceed all human hopes and desires, for it would come from the love of God who so loved us that He sent His Only Son.
God would not dwell in a house built by David for he dwells in inaccessible light. Hence the mystery of God surpasses all human understanding. Our faults and weaknesses further limit our understanding of God. We must continually progress in holiness overcoming all our faults and failings if we wish to see the glory of God. It is God who will build the house that David dreamed of, the Church which Jesus founded, so that all those who seek the glory of God may find it when they arise and come to the Father in sorrow and repentance.
Father in heaven, purify our hearts and minds that we may encounter you in all things.
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
That the Church may strengthen her commitment to full visible unity in order to manifest in an ever growing degree her nature as community of love, in which is reflected the communion of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Elaboration
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