Living in Love with God

There are times in my life, and I am sure in your own, that the words of the crowd to Jesus in the Gospel are similar to what we ask the Lord: “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” (Jn 10:24). The Lord and his teachings may not seem clear to us, or we are unable to see or feel his presence and love. We may be struggling to believe at a certain moment. This is a very human and common experience in the journey of faith.

Jesus tells the crowd and us that he is present. At those times when we are struggling it is often because we have been focused on ourselves, our problems, our feelings, our wants, etc.

St. Thomas Aquinas wrote, “I can see, thanks to the light of the sun; but if I close my eyes, I cannot see: this is no fault of the sun, it is my own fault, because by closing my eyes, I prevent the sunlight from reaching me.”

Today take some time to be in the quiet. Remove the distractions as best as you can and just focus upon the Lord and his love. Allow Him to speak to your heart and help you to see with the eyes of faith.