Reflections

Tuesday, September 20, 2015

Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this. Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened up and angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

(John 1:50-51)

Nathaniel was amazed that you knew him, Lord. He was to learn who you are and that you know each or us intimately, but at that time he saw you only as a man. Would I know you if you came to me in the Flesh?

How do I know you now? You come to me twice a week in the Eucharist. I read your Word daily. In prayer, I give myself up to your personal guidance. If I care for others, I see you in them.

Nathaniel would know you in your life, death, and resurrection. He will witness more than angels. Today, though, on the feast of the archangels, we commemorate your divine messengers, who look eternally upon your Presence. One day we will join them in an everlasting “Gloria.” Until then, we thank you for their help in proclaiming your will and defending us.

You show us as much as we need to know, though we cannot yet see you clearly. With the eyes of faith, let us contemplate your infinite embrace.

Let me see you as Nathaniel did, first in awe, and then in trust. Help me to look for you in every circumstance. Watch me, whether I am sitting under a tree, doing my chores, praying or resting.

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