One of last week’s readings made me think about some of nature’s mysteries. As children, we knew that we needed to go inside and play when the leaves started turning upward. The Cicada noises at night meant the next day would be hot. As autumn wore on, we knew winter would be harsh if the squirrels were running around crazy to store their food, so crazy that some of them lost their life in the process. And we can’t forget this famous one: “Red sky at night, sailors’ delight; Red sky in morning, sailors take warning.”
It was the same during Jesus’ time. In Luke 12:54-59, Jesus warns the crowd, calling them hypocrites because, although they can read the signs of nature, they are oblivious to the signs of the times they are living in. It is so easy to be indifferent, to take care of oneself, and avoid getting involved or speaking up. It‘s funny to see where we tend to put our energy.
What about you? Are you aware of what is happening in your family and to your neighbor? Is it easier to turn a blind eye and hope someone else will get involved. Can you stand on the principles Jesus was trying to teach? Today, Christ has no hands, feet, or heart other than ours. Am I living a life that speaks of the teaching of Jesus, without using words? Someone reminded me that I might be the only bible someone gets to read.
It's really easy to learn the facts and keep the knowledge in our head. Are we able to look at the signs of the times and help the knowledge travel to the heart? It’s up to you. This week, spend some quiet time with the natural signs you see, colors dotting our scenery, and perhaps chillier mornings and evenings. What about the faith life you are experiencing? Are you reading the signs of the time and living your faith in action? Only you can answer that question. Happy Sign reading!
Till next week,
Sister Theresita Donach, CSFN
