Is Fear Seeping In?
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"He leaped up, stood, and walked around,
and went into the temple with them,
walking and jumping and praising God."
This response from the man "crippled from birth," who was healed by Peter, (Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 3) left me wondering . . .are we THAT excited, right now, following Easter, knowing that Jesus saved us?
No?
Admit it, you have to be a little jealous of the man's response, wishing you could get as excited in your own faith. Where is our joy? Why are we not jumping up and down having just experienced the resurrection as we continue in this *Octave of Easter? (*Eight day celebration of Easter)
Could it be that we are lacking a little in our belief? Could it be that we aren't "all in" as we ought to be?
It is understandable how excited the crippled man must have been when his body was fully restored to health. But, we, too, have been fully restored, freed from our sins because of Jesus' death and resurrection.
Why is our response so muted?
I think these are good questions that we need to think about, and then follow-up by praying for what is needed for us to receive this great gift from God, with joy.
Janet Cassidy
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I am a Catholic blogger who holds an M.A. in theology from Augustine Institute. I have worked in Catholic ministry as a Catechist, Pastoral Associate, Director of (parish) Adult Formation, Director of RCIA/Religious Education and am a Lay Ecclesial Minister. I am a former radio show host and former columnist for The Catholic Times. I have been married for over 40 years; my husband and I have three adult children whom we homeschooled. I am passionate about sharing God's Word as a speaker and writer, wherever God leads me.
