It was nice to have Fr. Ronald Meyer back at our church, even if it is just for a visit. In his homily, he mentioned that the three readings from today's liturgy all had to deal with either physical or spiritual journeys. He mentioned that there are often obstacles that slow or bar the journeys that we might take. When traveling on the roads, these obstacles can be anything from a near miss with a moose to an earthquake that destroys the road ahead. We need to deal with (or have someone help deal with) these obstacles before we can continue our journey. In fact, he stated that it is in helping others move forward in their journeys that we move forward in ours.
I deeply hope that I am not creating obstacles for others on their journeys. In particular, I hope that there are not obstacles that keep people from seeking or accepting help from me. Similarly, I hope that I have not created obstacles that would keep people from wanting to help me on my journey. Indeed, I pray that I have helped people far more than I have hindered them ... but I know that things I have said and done in the past that have lead to roadblocks for others. Where I have failed to help or caused such difficulties, may others be there to help guide that person forward.
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells those who wish to follow Him on His journey that to do so, they must realize three things: 1. That there is no end to this calling, as it is a journey that lasts for the rest of one's existence. 2. That His journey is to help the living. 3. That those on this journey should not congratulate themselves on what they have done, but be focused on what they are doing now. May I be mindful of my present journey and have the strength to make it a continual part of my life.
I deeply hope that I am not creating obstacles for others on their journeys. In particular, I hope that there are not obstacles that keep people from seeking or accepting help from me. Similarly, I hope that I have not created obstacles that would keep people from wanting to help me on my journey. Indeed, I pray that I have helped people far more than I have hindered them ... but I know that things I have said and done in the past that have lead to roadblocks for others. Where I have failed to help or caused such difficulties, may others be there to help guide that person forward.
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells those who wish to follow Him on His journey that to do so, they must realize three things: 1. That there is no end to this calling, as it is a journey that lasts for the rest of one's existence. 2. That His journey is to help the living. 3. That those on this journey should not congratulate themselves on what they have done, but be focused on what they are doing now. May I be mindful of my present journey and have the strength to make it a continual part of my life.
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