25/04/2023

To be a Christian we have to know that we have a mission. Jesus' life on Earth was to do the will of his Father. That is also our mission. We have to show by our lives that we know that there is something greater than just being alive. We have to show that we can face any adversity. We have to be secure in the knowledge that God knows each of us and will not let us be tempted beyond  the limits of our strength.

Today I am having to force myself to respond to the readings at mass. I have not witnessed any of the "signs" listed by Mark. I have not witnessed the Resurrection but totally believe in the Incarnation, Life, Death and Resurrection of the Son of God and of his miracles done on Earth. For some reason I really don't want to believe in "Tongues", "Snake-handling", or "Poison-drinking".

Jesus healed the sick and raised the dead. He was never a carnival act. The Son of God never babbled, played with snakes or drank poison to gain attention. His person was enough to draw the crowds to him. His miracles were confirmation of the Love that is still his being. They were not the proof of supernatural powers of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We who see the immensity of the night sky, the beauty of the world, the wonder of our individual being and know the Love that comes from God have no need of useless tricks to help us turn each day, in thanks, and pray "Our Father ...

Dear Lord , the Jews needed signs, the Greeks wisdom; we their spiritual descendants need only loving Faith and humble contrite hearts. May Mary around whom has grown here on earth many false superstitions, lead all the saints in the reality of prayer that is Your Love for Mankind incarnated in her womb. May their pleas be heard and may all human souls living on Earth and waiting in Purgatory be totally open to the forgiveness that you shower down on us.