Have you ever misplaced your glasses, keys, or cell phone at home…and after a while enlisted the help of your family to find it? You’re searching and searching, and answering the inevitable question: when’s the last time you saw it?! Most of the time, I find it, but only after many times of walking right past it; it's incredible but real.
I think Mary Magdalene reminds us of how easy it is to lose sight of God. Just like us, at times, Mary didn't recognize Jesus because of her grief, her sense of total loss, and sadness. (And, we could add other reasons like distraction, anxiety, or fatigue, to name a few that could challenge us right now.)
As believers in the gift of eternal life, we are called to lead our family and friends to Jesus, Our Savior, who through the gift of baptism and the Holy Spirit dwells within us. And, just like with Mary and the Apostles will show Himself to us many times each day, if only, we're watching and listening with the eyes and ears of faith. That's when we'll recognize the presence of Jesus in our homes and hearts, and like Mary and the Apostles, we'll want to share the Good News, that He's Risen and here for us right now!
May God bless you and your families this holy day!
Father David's inspirational homily was recorded live this morning during Mass at the Father Peyton Center. Please view the video on our Facebook page. (You don't need a Facebook account to view.)
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