In today’s reflection verse from Matthew’s Gospel, we can see the Oneness between Jesus and the Father in this statement; “All things have been handed over to me by my Father.” This oneness with God is directly stated by Jesus in John’s gospel, “The Father and I are one.” As his disciples, we also long for this oneness with the Lord that is so beautifully stated by St. Augustine: “You have made us for yourself, Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” This restless nature is what Fr. Ron Rolheiser refers to as the “longing of our hearts.” Our connection to this oneness starts by knowing that God is in everything; nothing exists except in God. There is no time outside God. God is the beauty in all beauty. Those who allow divine friendship then partake of divine friendship, and it is almost that simple. God’s life and love flow through you when you are ready to enable it. Oneness with the Lord is available to all disciples when we truly embrace what Christ told us, “On that day, you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.” Open your heart – he is waiting there for you.