Today, the Church begins the celebration of the first week of Ordinary Time. As though the curtain is opening on the ministry of Jesus, today's gospel describes the moment when he came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel ... and saying: the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel (Mk 1:14-15).
Many centuries later, we are still awaiting the second coming of Jesus, but even as we wait, the kingdom of God is at hand. Each day, there are signs of God's presence among us, signs of the work that is being carried out by the Holy Spirit ... in our very midst. If we believe this to be true, then we will strive every day to develop the gift of a new sight which is capable of perceiving this work as it unfolds.
It all begins with a humble prayer. Ask God to help you to open your heart today, to believe in the gospel and to develop the gift of spiritual insight that will allow you to see him at work. Then, be prepared to be surprised: the evidence is all around us.
Have a great day.
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