There is this story I sort of remember from my Seminary days. A young woman in Nazi occupied Holland would week after week attend Synagogue, in great anticipation. Realizing the horror that was occurring all around her, she realized that at any time the Rabbi would begin to shout and declare the injustice that was festering only a few yards away. The rabbi would go to the pulpit, clear his throat, and she would yearn for the prophetic words. She knew that these words would match those of Ezekiel or Elijah. But as he began to speak, she realized that this was not going to be the time of prophecy.
In a few days we will hear that Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem because of its lack of faith. I have to say I wonder if Jesus weeps over Rome, the inner city of Chicago, third world nations, and our churches today. About the same time we were in seminary there was a song entitled "Shout," by Boys to Men (or something like that) As we approach the end of Lent there is a real urgency in the ideal of conversion and discipleship. And more than changing our lives, pushing back against Sin and Evil in the world today.
Doing Mass with the children today I could not help but wonder, and worry, about their moral futures and what decisions they would have to make in life. When I was in school it was fairly easy to avoid 'bad' situations and temptations. But today what was once consider wayward or even bad behaviour is now more or less the norm. Who was it that said that today we are in need of mystics and prophets? This is true.
My theme song for Kairos had been, Calling all Angels, by Train. Maybe that is what we need to do more and more. Shout for angels. In the middle of Mass call on the Holy Spirit. Preach the Gospel loudly and boldly.
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