Saturday of the Fifth Week
In today’s readings the recurring theme that seemed to be ever present was uncertainty. Many of the Jews that had come to Mary began to believe but they were uncertain, it was new a new message, different. The chief priests and Pharisees saw the impact that Jesus was making on the people, and they were uncertain. Uncertain of their place, uncertain if their power would be usurped. Caiaphas prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation and gather the children of God, but he too was uncertain. Jesus remained with his disciples and when they looked for him, they too were uncertain asking “What do you think? That he will not come to the feast?” And finally, I would imagine that Jesus was uncertain of his path as he could begin to feel this immense moment of time in his life.
As we continue our Lenten time of reflection and evaluate our lives, ponder our faith journey, acknowledge our gifts and blessings, accept our failings, forgive ourselves and those around us, come to some realizations and begin the process of change, it is all very uncertain. There is no certainty in our lives…. accept for the ever-present love of Jesus. He is everlasting, merciful, kind, gracious, tender, never ending, unchanging, faithful, and steadfast. When we come to know this Jesus our uncertainty fades and is replaced by our best selves, day in and day out, guided, supported, formed in this love.
Prayer
Jeff Vincent ’93, M’07, P’22, Student Life
