This is the season in which we get to experience Nature at its best and sometime worst. Let's look at the worst first; it is the season for tornadoes, earthquakes, and some tropical storms that can change into hurricanes. We need to be vigilant.
Now for the best part, we get to watch the flowers and trees come to life. The grass becomes green. Hopefully all the snow – especially in the northeast – is gone. We also get to see new animal life. Barn animals are being born. Forest animals are coming alive. One that we have all, or almost all, of us have experienced, is the birth of those chirping birds. Whether they are robins, mourning doves, blue jays, or woodpeckers, it is magic to watch this birth of new life.
As we move closer to celebrating the feast of the Ascension, we will hear about Jesus leaving his apostles to go to the Father. Did you ever think of Jesus like a Mother Bird? After His resurrection he continued to instruct and encourage the apostles and disciples. He was preparing them to leave the nest. And like all good Mother Birds He knew when the time was right. I have yet to see a Mother Bird push her young out of the nest before its time. Jesus knew the time was right and he promised to send the spirit. They would not be left alone.
We too are like those baby Birds. This is the time to fly, to use our wings and bring the good, joyful news to all. Jesus is calling us even if we don’t feel ready to leave the nest. Are we willing to be pushed out of our nests of complacency, indifference, security? We have been prepared by those around us to serve the Lord at all costs, just like the apostles. Jesus knows each one of us and he has made us to succeed, to be His image, His hands, and His feet in the world. We are asked to stand up, take flight, and go forth to be and live the Good News.
What are some of the things that make me afraid to leave the nest? What do I hang on to that stops me from flying? I hope this makes sense because I know we are called to soar with the eagles and live life to the fullest. As Jesus said so many times “Fear not for I am with you, and I am sending the Spirit”
May you have a week filled with little nudges pushing you out of your comfortable nest, God is with you.
Till next week…happy flying,
Sister Theresita
