Daily reflection _ people immediately recognized Him


PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED HIM
"Be what you see, and receive what you are" (St. Augustine, Sermon 272). Blessed and then broken, shared by us all so that we become Christ's presence to God's people.
Deacon John Ruscheinsky
Today's first reading presents a jubilant scene. King Solomon offers sacrifices before the Ark of the Covenant, which priests have placed in the new temple. The Ark represents the Presence of the Lord in His new house. The joy and enthusiasm of the people is so intense. The presence of the Lord: How do you recognize the Lord's presence in your life today?
In Mark's Gospel, we learn about the people in Jesus' time. What did they recognize in Him; a prophet, a healer, the Messiah, the Son of God? No less intense is the eagerness of the people in the Gospel to come in contact with Jesus from Whom comes forth healing power. As Jesus leaves the boat, the people recognize Him and begin to bring their sick friends and loved ones to Him. They are almost frantic in their attempts to come close to Jesus. For they truly recognize that Jesus has power from God to heal and to make whole our bodies, minds, and hearts that are beset with disease, affliction, and sin.
Today, we too, have an ark which represents the presence of God. We have the reality of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. And He is active among us in His mercy and compassion. In the Mass, Christ, through His Sacrifice, death and Resurrection, is the greatest sign of love for us. The Mass is an event, a happening, a dynamic reality. For what we receive we are called to share with others!
"Be what you see, and receive what you are" (St. Augustine, Sermon 272). Blessed and then broken, shared by us all so that we become Christ's presence to God's people.
Do you recognize the Lord's presence in your life?