"I know who you are, the Holy One of God." ~ Gospel of Mark, Chapter 1
Today’s gospel reading from Mark has the man with the unclean spirit crying out in recognition of Jesus and who He is. Somehow even the dark side knows the Good side and with fear asks if Jesus has come to destroy the darkness. Jesus simply and quietly demands that the spirit leave the poor soul alone and come out of him.
The people wonder if Jesus has a new authority that they have never seen. Have you ever in your life experienced a personality like that? I have heard some amazing people throughout the course of my life, Jean Vanier, Stephen Lewis, Rosemary and Vincent Harding, and some not so famous but still elegantly blessed folks. I have seen them hold entire audiences captive, silently hanging on to every word they say.
I sometimes wonder what it would be like to really sit in front of Jesus and have a conversation with him. Having done the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, this prayer style is familiar to me but to have it happen in actuality must be truly wondrous. His authority would be such a gift.
Who can capture your attention completely? Who can help drive out the darkness in your life with authority that blesses you? Who do you recognize as Holy in your life?
Peace,
Suzanne
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