“…The crowd is a large part of the problem. The raucous voices of so many, the insistent bray of the advertising culture, the confusing Babel of competing spiritualities—all of it makes us deaf to God’s word. And therefore, we have to be moved to a place of silence and communion.
Jesus draws us into his space, the space of the Church.”
– Bishop Robert Barron
Taken from yesterday’s gospel reflection regarding the healing of a deaf man.
While the whole of his offering was truly thought provoking, it was this aspect that resonated. Taking him away from the crowd, He was then able to connect with that man in a way he never knew. Drawing him away from all of them so that he could for once be with Him.
Fitting lesson considering the times we live in.
One can find themselves inundated by the raucous voices of many in all manner of media, overwhelmed by the insistent bray of the advertising culture in every shape, manner and form and deluged by a bewildering array of ego driven spiritual competition.
Speaking from experience, the most challenging aspect of this can be drawing yourself away from the current space and into that space. His space. A venue absent of the din. A setting that provides one hearing in a manner that truly matters. Absolute sustenance.
Again, speaking from experience, a very challenging venture to say the least. But throughout those sparse moments of success, it does bring one a true sense of peace. A chance to actually hear. And finally connect in a lasting manner.
Communion.
...my temporary assignment. 