Homily for October 25, 2019

Here in New England, we talk a lot about the weather because it can change so quickly and can often be on the unpredictable side. In the midst of the rapid changes, we also have long periods of rain and some long periods of dry weather, too. Either way, it often seems to be the topic of conversation.

The Galileans of Jesus’ time were also very much aware of the weather. They knew what weather they could expect from the direction of the wind and could read the signs in the earth and sky.

Yet, as Jesus told them in today’s Gospel passage, they were unable to read signs of the times in which they were living; they failed to recognize that God was moving among them in a special way in the words and actions of Jesus.

Perhaps we, too, can be good at forecasting the weather but not so good at recognizing the presence of the LORD in our daily lives. Jesus promised to be with us always, and the signs of His presence can be rather subtle, but it is very real.

Let us pray that we may have a better spiritual insight and a better sense of the presence of the LORD in our daily lives. +