“Our life with Christ is like a journey, which changes through the years, constantly questioning and always discovering.” Our reflection from the daily Mass.
BIBLE READINGS: You can find the readings for 9 January here (Universalis Website)
Where would we be without pundits? Football pundits, political pundits, financial pundits— experts in a certain field who are called upon to give their opinion to the public and help analyse and help us understand certain events or proceedings.
The word pundit actually comes from the Sanskrit word Pandita meaning a Hindu scholar learned in Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy and religion, typically also a practicing priest.
In the gospel reading today, the disciple are trying to make sense of a number of things. The previous events of the feeding of the thousands left them confused. And now, as they see Jesus walking on the water, they are filled with fear and think he is a ghost. They were astounded, their hearts had hardened. Whilst they had made the decision to follow Jesus, they are still learning and trying to make sense of who Jesus is.
Likewise, we don’t understand everything. Our life with Christ is like a journey, which changes through the years, constantly questioning and always discovering. Sometimes, we have a clear vision and at other times things may be a little hazy. But the letter of John reminds us what we do know. He says, “We have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us.” So, let us follow Jesus with that knowledge: that we are loved.
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