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    Maryknoll Society
    Feb 2 at 4:42 AM
     
     
    “It’s right before our eyes”
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    Dear Deacon Nguyen,

    Sometimes we miss the forest for the trees. And that’s missing a lot when the object of our discovery is the Lord himself.
    “Who is this king of glory? The Lord of hosts; he is the king of glory.”
    ~ Psalm 24:8
    Today the psalmist is asking us to open our portals wide and let the king of glory enter our hearts. Not just when we hear Mass or say the rosary. But all the time. Sometimes we have the impression that to find God we need to get outside of daily living. Not so. In fact, just the opposite. God is present everywhere... amidst struggles and joys, with family and at the office, when we’re on the phone or catching the bus. Each interaction is a chance to witness God’s presence and share a sign of peace.

    Today’s Gospel, recounting the Presentation of the Christ Child in the temple, is an apt lesson in stewardship of the soul. Simeon was a devout man who throughout his long life had worshipped often at the temple. He was known among the people for his righteousness and love of the Lord. That is how he lived his life. According to Luke, the Holy Spirit visited Simeon and told this man of God that he would not see death before his eyes had seen the Christ of the Lord. When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple as was the custom, Simeon took the child into his arms and exclaimed, “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace… for my eyes have seen your salvation.”

    Simeon recognized the Lord because he practiced his faith every day. His heart was open to the Spirit so his eyes could see.

    Dinh, finding Christ today isn’t hard. It’s just a matter of opening our hearts to God’s Word and being the missioner of goodness and compassion that we were called to be. And that’s something we can do every day… seeing with open hearts.
    Father Raymond J. Finch, M.M. Sincerely yours in Christ,

    Father Raymond J. Finch, M.M.
    Prayer for The Presentation of the Lord
    Lord, I long to see Your face
    to hear Your voice
    to feel Your healing touch.
    More wonderful still is
    the thought that You come
    in search of me.

    I seek You on Sundays
    while You look for me daily.
    I find You in church and
    You find me in the marketplace.
    O Lord, there is no place You are not.

    Help me acknowledge Your presence
    in the poor no less than in the Tabernacle
    in the forest, and at the seaside
    no less than in the cathedral or chapel.
    May I find You everywhere.

    Amen.
    ~ Father Joseph R. Veneroso, M.M.
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