Reflecting God's Glory: Understanding Our Role in Glorifying the Divine

Reflecting God's Glory: Understanding Our Role in Glorifying the Divine

In a poignant moment before His Passion and Death, Jesus offered a prayer to His Father, expressing His deepest desire: “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you.” (John 17:1). This prayer underscores Jesus' unwavering commitment to glorifying the Father in all His actions.

Jesus imparted this mission to His disciples, urging them to let their light shine before others, illuminating the path to glorify their heavenly Father through their deeds (Matthew 5:16).

At times, we may question why God requires our glorification. Isn't His majesty self-evident, unaffected by our actions?

Yet, reflecting on the intimate relationship between God and humanity, we recall the tender narrative in Genesis where God walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden, delighting in their company and sharing the splendor of creation (Genesis 3:1-8). This act of communion stemmed from God's boundless love for His creation.

Perhaps, then, our role in glorifying God serves a dual purpose. As we acknowledge and honor the divine presence in our lives, we uncover a profound joy and peace that only recognizing the Giver in the gift can bestow.

Fr. Mike French, SJ