(I posted the following blog back in 2015. Since this experience took place during Mass, and since we have formally started our year of Eucharistic Revival, I thought it might be worthwhile to post it again.) “One Simple Word”
This is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It’s also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Every year at this time, the Gospel readings have as their specific message that of drawing us back to Jesus, if we feel distant, or into a deeper relationship with him, if we feel lacking in that. This is an opportunity for us to redirect our lives, if we in fact need to do that.
“God is ever-faithful.” I can’t tell you how many times in my years here at Saint Jude I have made that statement in a homily. “God is ever-faithful.” I would ask you two questions today: do you believe it? And, if so, what does that mean to you? Because we often feel our trust in this promise being put to the test.