Today's reading from the Book of Samuel speaks of the moment when David brought the ark of God ... into the city of David (2 Sam 6:12) amid festivities. As the bearers of the ark advanced ... oxen were sacrificed, David danced, there were shouts of joy and the sound of the horn (cf 2 Sam 6:13-14). The celebrations also included the distribution of loaves of bread, cuts of roasted meat and raisin cakes (2 Sam 6:19).
With the arrival of the ark in the city of David, everyone knew that the Lord was present, and in the presence of the Lord, there was great reason for celebration. Even in the time of Jesus, there was great reason for celebration as people gathered to listen to his teachings ... even to the point that the mother of Jesus ... arrived at the house (Mk 3:31) but had to stand outside and send word of her arrival to him, presumably via those who had gathered inside the house.
And what of us? Have we experienced the great joy of gathering in the presence of the Lord? Do we truly believe that Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacrament that is still kept in the tabernacles within our churches? Are we excited about celebrating in the presence of the Lord? When we meet other people, do we truly understand this as another opportunity to celebrate and to be in the presence of the Lord too?
Have a great day.
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