We can often encounter a world-weariness where we just seem
to be going through the motions. There is sense where our work can lose its
savour and purpose. The work is so familiar and every day. We do not see
immediate results and there is always a danger to lapse into boredom or listlessness.
When we are faced with this crisis we can seek to discover new pastures or new
jobs which seem exciting, fresh and new. We are attracted towards people who
have the answer to this deep sense of inertia and pain.
The gospel this weekend talks about putting back out into
deep water and discovering Jesus anew. Often it is in familiar situations that
we are called to find new energy, hope and love. Lent allows an opportunity for
us to discover where Jesus is calling us to a fresh insight. This is why during
this penitential season we are called to give something up so that we can see
through what is blocking us from encountering Jesus in our everyday life. This
could be as simple as switching off the TV and spending some time in prayer or
reflecting on the scriptures; visiting or calling somebody we have lost contact
with or even engaging in some work for a person who is not as fortunate as
ourselves. Lent is about seeing differently and allowing Christ to pay out the
nets.
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