The Soul of Worship
Today's Mass readings argue a powerful point: that a life of virtue, of obeying the commandments, is an act of worship most pleasing to God.
Very much an insight the sage Sirach extracted from the age of the great Prophets. Just read the very first chapter of Isaiah!
This same point, made by both Prophet and Sage in the Old Testament, is made forcefully by Jesus and the early Christian authors in places too many to mention.
Eat, Drink, Love
In particular, the link between right-action and right-worship is the leitmotif of the Last Supper in John 13-17 where the Eucharist is instituted as the central act of worship of the New Covenant.
Golden Mouth's Golden Soul
St. John Chrysostom wonderfully worded this link of worship and a life of justice and charity.
Count it all joy
So today, let's do a Sirach: "Add a smiling face to all your gifts, and be cheerful as you dedicate your tithes." Sir 35:8
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