Reflection at the Eucharist, Sat. April 29th by Michael

Reflection at the Eucharist, Sat. April 29th by Michael

John 6:16-21 (Also the Memorial of St Catherine of Siena)

+As is so true of our gospel today, the writing of John the evangelist speaks to us on many levels, addresses our own experience today as much as telling us what happened 2000 years ago.

Jesus had just worked the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes and knew they were about to come and carry him off to make him king so he withdrew to the mountain alone.The disciples decided to disembark and cross the sea. What happened to them happens so often in our own lives. They feel alone and in the dark, a strong wind blowing against them. In these unexpected circumstances Jesus draws near to them walking on the sea but they began to be afraid. Jesus so often draws to us in the most unsuspected events of our lives, when we are no longer in control and have become afraid.

But these are precisely the times when we are freed and allow grace to govern us rather than our own efforts. When we hit bottom and come to know God’s loving presence, we too immediately arrive, are able to be our true selves and ever caring for others.