What does imperishable and perishable mean? St. Peter in today’s second reading speaks of this, that during our sojourning (living our lives), we were ransomed (saved) by the blood of Christ—not by silver and gold—which he says is perishable while Christ’s blood is imperishable.
I looked up these words in Webster. Perishable: subject to decay and destruction, to disappear (perish)—to expire, wither, shrivel, molder, vanish. St. Peter reminds us that Jesus was the spotless, unblemished lamb. Imperishable: not perishable, indestructible, enduring. Even gold and silver will fade away, unlike the saving grace of Christ. Because of this, St. Peter reminds us to place our faith and hope in God alone and always.
I find the words of St. Peter comforting as I go about my daily life. It’s comforting to know that while all other things perish and come to an end—God’s love for us does not. It means we can be serious but not take ourselves too seriously. We can have damaged lives in the now but know that God makes all things new. We can be sure that though the world overwhelms our senses and disturbs our minds, God’s love and mercy for us will endure through all trials and tribulations. Is that not a comfort?
In the Acts of the Apostles today, St. Peter quotes David saying: I saw the Lord ever before me, with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. Therefore my heart has been glad and my tongue exulted; my flesh, too, will dwell in hope…” He says we will not be abandoned, and God will fill us with the joy of His presence.
Today on the road to Emmaus two of Jesus’ Disciples meet Him and later realize their hearts were burning within them while He spoke to them, and how He was made known in the breaking of the bread. We, too, may experience this burning of our hearts for God as we receive our imperishable Eucharist. We will be strengthened in joy and live in hope. No matter what.
Keep singing!
Elizabeth Dyc
I looked up these words in Webster. Perishable: subject to decay and destruction, to disappear (perish)—to expire, wither, shrivel, molder, vanish. St. Peter reminds us that Jesus was the spotless, unblemished lamb. Imperishable: not perishable, indestructible, enduring. Even gold and silver will fade away, unlike the saving grace of Christ. Because of this, St. Peter reminds us to place our faith and hope in God alone and always.
I find the words of St. Peter comforting as I go about my daily life. It’s comforting to know that while all other things perish and come to an end—God’s love for us does not. It means we can be serious but not take ourselves too seriously. We can have damaged lives in the now but know that God makes all things new. We can be sure that though the world overwhelms our senses and disturbs our minds, God’s love and mercy for us will endure through all trials and tribulations. Is that not a comfort?
In the Acts of the Apostles today, St. Peter quotes David saying: I saw the Lord ever before me, with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. Therefore my heart has been glad and my tongue exulted; my flesh, too, will dwell in hope…” He says we will not be abandoned, and God will fill us with the joy of His presence.
Today on the road to Emmaus two of Jesus’ Disciples meet Him and later realize their hearts were burning within them while He spoke to them, and how He was made known in the breaking of the bread. We, too, may experience this burning of our hearts for God as we receive our imperishable Eucharist. We will be strengthened in joy and live in hope. No matter what.
Keep singing!
Elizabeth Dyc
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