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“The Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country,
your people and your father’s household
to the land that I will show you."
(Genesis 12:1)
Like Abram, Moses, and even Jesus, our lives are a journey. Recently I was on a flight to the Midwest and it was interesting to watch the people around me. We were all on a particular flight and trying to reach the same destination. Paying attention to the people around me on this flight, I discovered all sorts of people on this journey.
Some of my fellow travelers were businessmen and businesswomen trying to get to that meeting across the country. There were families excited because they were on their way to a long-awaited vacation, while other families were melancholy because their vacation had come to an end and they were headed home. Then there were those who were making their way to visit a loved one who was ill or maybe who had passed away. So many people and so many emotions but one journey to the same destination.
The flight actually mirrors our journey on our Christian walk. Next time you go to Mass, pay attention to the people around you. Some are celebrating the birth of a baby or a wedding in the family. Others are experiencing a job loss or difficult relationship while others may have experienced the death of a loved one. Some are struggling spiritually while others may be in a place of peace. So many emotions but one journey to the same destination, heaven.
The wonderful thing about our communities is that we are all walking together. When we are at our best and strong, we can walk with those who are struggling. When we struggle, we can be assured that those who are strong will walk with us and encourage us. This is what it means to be in a community – we don’t live just for ourselves, but for others as well.
Have a blessed week,
Fr. Patrick
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