We hear about how Jesus is
unable to work miracles in his hometown because of the people’s lack of
faith. They know Jesus as the son of
Mary and Joseph, as a humble carpenter. They have seen Jesus growing up as a child and
a youth in their midst. Who does he
think he is, think that he can teach them and preach in their synagogue?
We can be the same way in
our own lives, can’t we? We can see
things in a certain way, we can cling to our own perspective to what is common
and familiar, and not be open to the reality that is right before our
eyes. I remember that when I was a
missionary, I would have someone visit me, and their perspectives would bring
me great insights and hope. I had to be
willing to listen to what they had to say in order to learn from seeing things
from their point of view. Often we want to cling to the common and familiar,
not willing to open our hearts to new perspectives.
I think of how many of us
take church for granted. So often we
take for granted the gifts and talents that different members bring to our
parish. As well, we often fail to see
the miracle in the Eucharist that we receive each week at mass. Sometimes I can look into someone’s eyes or
face and know that the Eucharist is reaching his heart or touching his life in
a special way. However, sometimes we can
see the Eucharist with disinterest or boredom, not seeing the miracle of Jesus
that comes to us in this heavenly bread.
Let us open ourselves to
the beauty and miracles in our lives and in our faith that are present to us each
day. Let us not be complacent with that
which is commonplace.
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