He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High,
who abides in the shadow of the Almighty,
will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
The Sabbath is a day for rest because it is a day for trust. We do not rest easily when we live in fear. If we do rest easily, it is because we know we are safe. Every Sunday is a reminder that the Lord has won us safety from the ultimate fear: death. And if he has done that, then all our other fears are small potatos. This Sunday, thank God for the rest he has won for you by sleeping of death and by rising again on the third day.
Mark P. Shea is a popular Catholic writer and speaker. The author of numerous books, his most recent work is The Work of Mercy (Servant) and The Heart of Catholic Prayer (Our Sunday Visitor). Mark contributes numerous articles to many magazines, including his popular column “Connecting the Dots” for the National Catholic Register. Mark is known nationally for his one minute “Words of Encouragement” on Catholic radio. He also maintains the Catholic and Enjoying It blog and regularly blogs for National Catholic Register. He lives in Washington state with his wife, Janet, and their four sons.
