Jesus up-raids the towns of Chorazin and Bethsaida for ignoring the deeds he did in front of them and refusing to change their lives. (cr. Lk 10:13-14). We too can be blinded by our own vision of how things should be, how others should live their lives, and what would be best for everyone if they followed our suggestions, and miss the point of what God is trying to tell us. At best, we see-saw between accepting or rejecting God's plan. Perhaps the following prayer by Fr. Herb Yost, C.S.C. might help us "get off the fence."
Lord Jesus, thank you for your patience with us. We are so slow—or maybe even unwilling—to believe that your way is the only way to peace and wholeness, both for ourselves and for our world. We’ve heard the Gospel so many times; we are aware of all our blessings, mostly undeserved; we are aware of how you protect us and care for us. Still we dither. Jesus, please give us the grace of actually wanting to follow you.
Bro. Rene
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