Christ wants a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head. He wants us to be simple,
single-minded, affectionate, and teachable, as good children are; but He also
wants every bit of intelligence we have to be alert at its job, and in
first-class fighting trim. – C.S. Lewis: (1898 – 1963: was a British novelist,
poet, & academic)
Gospel
Text: (MT 11:25-27)
At that time Jesus exclaimed:
"I give praise to you, Father,
Lord of heaven and earth,
for although you have hidden these
things
from the wise and the learned
you have revealed them to the
childlike.
Yes, Father, such has been your
gracious will.
All things have been handed over to me
by my Father.
No one knows the Son except the
Father,
and no one knows the Father except the
Son
and anyone to whom the Son wishes to
reveal him."
Movies and folklore often portray how
difficult it is for heroes to see the gods; epic quests, impossible obstacles,
and mortal danger await those who try. In contrast, the one, true God wants
us to get close to Him. He longs for us to open our minds and hearts to
His love. He has created ample opportunity for us to know him, whether it’s
through intellectual scholarship like many saints and scholars, stoic fledgling
leadership like Moses, or childlike wonder as Jesus espoused.
If you’re not getting closer to God,
the fault isn’t that God hasn’t provided you the means to do so; rather, it’s
quite likely that you haven’t taken advantage of the countless other
opportunities available to you. The Church doesn’t demand a one-size-fits-all
approach to our faith, and reading Sacred Scripture shows multiple paths people
have taken to the divine. If you feel distant from God, perhaps you need to try
an alternate approach and see if you can get closer that way. And if you
already have a solid relationship with God, perhaps consider adding something
different or new and see if it gets you even closer. The opportunities are
there, and the rewards are inestimable.
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