Happy solemnity of the the Annunciation!
This great feast celebrates the beginning of the mystery of the Incarnation (Luke 1:26-38), when God became like us in all things but sin. This is a great source of hope because it shows us that God is always with us when we suffer and struggle. In the Incarnation, God has embraced us in our weakness and is never letting go.
Preserving life is greater
In today's Gospel (Jn 5:1-16) Jesus healed a man on the sabbath. In this time of pandemic, we are likewise called to adjust crucial practices of our faith to preserve life.
Jesus power crosses (social) distance
During this time of social distancing we can feel separated not just from family and friends but also from Jesus. We can question whether Jesus' grace and power can work in our lives when we are kept physically away from the Mass and Sacraments. The Gospel today (John 4:46-54) offers hope because it shows us that physical distance is no impediment to the power of Jesus.
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