In the gospel passage proposed for today's liturgy, Jesus stands in the synagogue in Nazareth at the beginning of his public ministry. This was a defining moment for him, his introduction to the rest of the world as it were. He stood up to read and was handed the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it is written: 'The spirit of the Lord is upon me ...' (Lk 4:16-18).
As we begin this new month, as students and teachers prepare to return to school, this is also a significant moment for many of us. As it was in the time of Jesus, God is at work within us today. The spirit of the Lord is upon us too. This spirit is at work in our hearts, but how often do we stop to recognize the ways that God's work is made manifest in our lives.
Be attentive to God's spirit today. Pay attention to the many ways that God is present in your life today: the people He invites to walk with you today, the circumstances He places you in, the ways in which He invites you to assist others, helping them to also increase their awareness of God's spirit that is present in all our hearts.
Have a great day.
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