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Gospel Lk 19:1-10
At that time, Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town.
Now a man there named Zacchaeus,
who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man,
was seeking to see who Jesus was;
but he could not see him because of the crowd,
for he was short in stature.
So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus,
who was about to pass that way.
When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said,
"Zacchaeus, come down quickly,
for today I must stay at your house."
And he came down quickly and received him with joy.
When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying,
"He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner."
But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord,
"Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor,
and if I have extorted anything from anyone
I shall repay it four times over."
And Jesus said to him,
"Today salvation has come to this house
because this man too is a descendant of Abraham.
For the Son of Man has come to seek
and to save what was lost."
What a Gospel!!! Can you find all the hidden goodies within this reading? Can you find yourself in Zacchaeus--especially in your life today? Here, I will help give clues. It is called underlining features.
First—are you having a ‘where are You God day—or dry desert type day?’ Feel disconnected or feel Jesus is passing you by?
Second---Are you ‘short of stature?’ Cannot see above the crowded events of everyday life—or more importantly don’t want to try to rise up from business, tiredness, hohumness, etc etc etc? Who cares who is in town today!! I got things to do or shows to watch etc, etc, etc! Or, have you just given up and think God doesn't care?
Third---What ‘tree’ is available for you to climb to find or see Jesus amongst the disorder and chaos of your world today? Are you even motivated to take the time and energy to go look and find that 'tree' and even sit by that tree?
Fourth and most importantly—look at the response of our Lord to Zacchaeus effort to seek Jesus out. “I MUST STAY at your house TODAY!!! Zowie, Wowie and ALLELUJA!!!! This is what happens when we seek, we find and we climb!!!
Enough said, go read and reflect---see what ‘tree’ you need to climb to see Jesus today!
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 54 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
