March 27

Readings for the Day: WIS 2:1A, 12-22, PS 34:17-21, 23, JN 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

As Arizona continues to discover exactly how many among us have been infected, I want to be careful not to just hammer you with the message of “stop worrying, have faith, be a light.” The fact is – there are people who are much more naturally prone to struggle in this unique combination of isolation and stress.

I don’t want to discount your struggle.

I think today’s Psalm is for you. “When the just cry out, the Lord hears them, and from their distress he rescues them. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Many are the troubles of the just man, but out of them all the Lord delivers him.”

Apparently, social distancing isn’t a concept our God adheres to.

He is near to you. He is with you. And he loves you.

David is the Director of Faith Formation at Our Lady of Joy.

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