The Two Greatest Historical Forces

Mary

No part of history is ever totally wiped away. People think of past eras, as if they are gone and forgotten. However, there is no such thing as a past era. Whatever happens in history leaves its effects. All of the past is stored up, the good and the bad.

To reject history, to forget about it or to set it aside, leads to blindness and an inability to understand the present forces or to foresee the future events. History is a stream and every event leaves its trace. This stream is carried both in the hearts of people and in the structures of a society.

I would point to two events, the fall of Adam and the death and rising of Jesus. These are the two most powerful moments of human history. These are the two polar events. The event of Adam affects the inner life of every person born into the world. The grace of Jesus is more powerful and is offered to every person but it is frequently rejected or never understood.

This is an era of culmination. Will the powerful sin of Adam, planted in every human heart and constantly bringing forth evil, plunge the world into an unchangeable state? Or, will the grace of Jesus’ Kingdom rescue mankind? These are the stakes. They are very high. They play out every day. All the world news reflects the clash of these two moments in history. I dare anyone to challenge my analysis of history. The Adam moment is relived and multiplied every day. The grace of Jesus is offered at every moment. Human history is a war but the forces are often hidden and not understood.

Comment: Our Lady helps us to understand the two forces that battle for our souls.