The people of Jesus’s day had a hard time figuring him out. They tried comparing him to the other prophets of Ancient Israel, judging him according to their preconceived ideas and expectations. As we reflect upon today’s Gospel, we might think about how it takes us a lifetime to figure out our own faith and our relationship with Jesus. We grow in faith and in our relationship with God over time as we discover more about him in the reality of daily life. I look at how Pope Francis’ words have touched so many different people. It is through his compassion, humility, and words of welcome to all that people have responded to him. Sure, there are those who attack and criticize Pope Francis, but he has gotten many people to think about their faith in new and creative ways.
To figure out Jesus, perhaps we need to look at him in a new or different way, similar to the way we are seeking a Eucharistic renewal and revival in our country. We are called to deepen our study of Jesus and grow in our relationship with him. At the same time, we are called to grow in our relationship with our brothers and sisters in the faith.
Our interactions and encounters with the person of Jesus who is at the heart of our faith will continue to grow and expand if we stay engaged and if we continue to get to know him and explore our relationship with him.
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