20/05/2022

When Jesus calls us he wants from us an instant answer. It is no good saying,  "Let me fill my pension pot first then I will come to you" or "Let me take care of my family". Jesus' call is for this moment and it seems that it must be now. The trouble I face is that my mind is telling me that what the Gospel tells us cannot be Jesus' complete intention. Do we all really  have to sell everything to give to the poor?

The Holy Spirit is the Strength of the Apostles, our first Christian priests, and Peter thus inspired announces that it is through Jesus that the miracle in the portico has happened. He actually says "through the name of Jesus". As usual I have to come to a stop to think what exactly this can  mean. It is certainly not a word of magic as in "open sesame". Saying "Jesus" will not achieve anything. Nor will any lip-service to Father, Son and Holy Spirit. "Jesus" this word is the "Holy Name" for it belongs to the begining and is with God and is incarnate before time began.

On Earth, Jesus  man fudged nothing in his preaching. Jesus Son brought perfect obedience to "Our Father who art in heaven" . This perfect obedience and Love is the Holy Spirit; the "Name" through which the Church, although corrupted, can bring Faith Hope and Charity to all mankind.

Dear Lord you know that I don't need clear thinking or any human wisdom but Faith alone. Let my soul be sincere in its efforts to follow the way truth and life that leads to you. May your mother and saints continue to support your priests as they did St Bernardine and let me and mine come to know your peace.