you will see

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels (Feast)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14  or Revelation 12:7-12 Psalm 138:1-5 John 1:47-51

John 1:51  And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."

There are many signs and wonders in Jesus’ ministry.  Today we get a sense of his divinity.  We are impressed with the things that defy our explanation.  We are intrigued by them and in awe.  But Jesus focuses Nathanael on his divinity, on who Jesus truly is.  The signs and wonders must have a point.  Jesus doesn’t do them simply to impress us, but rather to tell us who he is, the Son of God.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to always remember that you are the Son of God and not just a magician.

Amen