We are a society in Canada and the USA that is never quite satisfied. Even in my last blog, I realized I was restless and ungrateful for the present moment. I am not unhappy but I am also not quite satisfied. I can only hope that in time, I can breathe in more of the present moment. During my 8-day retreat I was more at peace in this regard.
The children of Israel complain as they wander in the wilderness in today's readings. We are afraid often to reach out into the unknown because even when we are unhappy with what we have it is safer than what might come our way. Our inability to trust is one of our weakest and most detrimental qualities as humans. God gives. God gives abundantly. In fact, God gives us more than we can ask or even imagine. God gives in ways that we cannot dream of asking. God gives with a backhoe when we hold out our teaspoon. We are created anew if we think only of asking. In the Second Reading, we see that we can clothe ourselves differently in a new wardrobe, according to the likeness of God, dressed in righteousness and holiness.
In the Gospel of John today, we learn that there is a bread that is from heaven for which we should constantly crave. Today the priest said in his homily that he longed for the day when he no longer needed the sacraments because he would be standing in front of the Bread of Life. I have such a love of the sacraments that I had never considered this before. Shivers went up my spine as he said it. One day, I will be in front of my Beloved and all I thought I ever needed or wanted will be moot. I will finally have enough!!
Peace,
Suzanne
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