On this 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we cannot avoid thinking of the courage and bravery of the survivors who, facing overwhelming odds, did their best to help the wounded on the spot, and in time, fight courageously till victory was achieved. The nation rallied and sacrificed in a unified effort, fortified with bold determination, to avenge the wrong. From the morning to December 7th 1941 to VJ Day on September 2, 1945, we might call this reversal a miracle.
Today is also the memorial of St. Ambrose, bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church. Ambrose was governor of Milan, an erudite orator and brave peacemaker. Upon the death of the bishop of Milan, while trying to establish peace between two opposing factions, he was acclaimed bishop by the people, even though he was not yet baptized. He was consecrated bishop a week after his baptism in 374, and is noted for baptizing St. Augustine and confronting the Emperor Theodosius and bringing him to repentance. These major events, so unlikely, miraculously became realty through God's grace and the daring courage of Ambrose.
Today's Gospel recounts the healing of the paralyzed man who had to be dropped through the roof so that Jesus could cure him., which he did, as well as forgiving him his sins. The roof and the crowd were in the way, but the bold determination of friends overcame these obstacles to the eventual cure and absolution.
When we think we are facing impossible odds, may we find inspiration in these historic facts to strengthen our faith and enable us to take bold and daring action.
Bro. Rene
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