So close

“For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the LORD, our God, is to us whenever we call upon him?” (DT 4: 7)

The most important information about being a great nation is that it has the God, who is so close to it and answers “whenever we call upon Him”–nothing about being a rich nation, having a good climate or mineral resources, only God, who listens and takes care.

“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life.” (Gospel Acclamation)