June 5 – The Cosmic Coherence in Christ

“Before anything was created, Christ existed, and all things hold together in Christ.” Colossians 1:17

In the outback, a remarkable phenomenon occurs after months of drought. With the first rains, the parched landscape bursts into life as dormant seeds awaken and sprout, covering the once-barren earth with vibrant wildflowers. This “desert bloom” reveals a profound truth: even in the most challenging conditions, life persists, held together by an unseen harmony and a deep connection to nature’s cycles. This cosmic coherence, enabling life to flourish in adversity, finds its ultimate expression in Christ, who existed before all things and in whom all things hold together. Like desert seeds remaining steadfast in their connection to the earth, awaiting the perfect conditions to burst forth into new life, Christ is the eternal constant anchoring the universe. Amidst life’s trials, we are invited to root ourselves in Christ’s unwavering love, trusting in the redemptive power of divine presence to transform and renew us.

Reflection:

1) How can I cultivate a sense of hope and trust, even in the face of life’s challenges?

2) In what ways can I nurture the seeds of new life and growth in myself and others, trusting in the transformative power of divine presence to bring renewal and restoration?

Prayer:

Eternal Christ, You who existed before all things and in whom all things hold together, help me to remain rooted in Your unwavering love, trusting in the redemptive power of Your presence to transform and renew me.