They will surely hope that the new films, to be numbered 7 to 9, will be much better than the dreary numbers 1 to 3, which are not a patch on the original three films. I guess we can all hope!
The heroic battles between good and evil, played out in the vast spaces between galaxies, has reminded us again that there is a real battle in our own world and hearts between good & evil.
St. Paul reminds his friends in Colossae that when we follow Jesus, we change sides in the heroic battle between good and evil. 'The Father has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.' (Colossians 1.12-14)
It is startling to be reminded that there is a kingdom of darkness, from which we need to be delivered. We cannot do that for ourselves. Our Father, in and through Jesus, is the One who arranges our transfer. Jesus provides for our freedom from the slavery which marks life in the kingdom of darkness, and brings us true and deep forgiveness.
Today, while some mess around with Halloween events, and go tricking and treating, we do well to recall that we have a spiritual enemy, who would long for us to slip back into the ways of darkness. We don't belong in that tyrannical kingdom any more, so we are called to live differently.
St. Peter reminds us, “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.” (1 Peter 5.8-9)
Best wishes,
Richard
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