Saturday December 16, 2017
What a pity that a people who had been longing and praying for the coming of the Messiah for thousands of years fails to recognize him when he comes. And worse, kills him! They missed his messenger, who came announcing his arrival, as well! Though they deeply desired the Messiah, they missed every sign and pointer to his presence. Why did they fail? Perhaps they missed him because they knew only too well where to look. Sometimes being too certain in matters of faith can be a sign of spiritual glaucoma. A willingness to hold on to ambiguity and to entertain a spirituality of uncertainty keeps us searching for God in every nook and corner, and helps us find him when he shows up. As Fulton J. Sheen wrote, divinity is found where one least expects to find it. Better be prepared to expect it anywhere.
