What is the quickest way from A to B? This almost sounds like a traditional maths problem rather than a theological question. John the Baptist starts preaching a conversion of heart through a baptism of forgiveness. He seeks to see how God speaks to the wilderness of our own lives. There is a desire that we may see the salvation of God with our own eyes. This is not so much just wishful thinking as listening with the ears of the heart. Seeing what is fundamental to life helps us to know ourselves as God sees us.
St Paul stresses this when he speaks to the Philippians about improving their knowledge and deepening their perception. Recognizing how the good work that God has started in us can be brought to fruition. As the psalmist says by recognizing the good things that God has entrusted to us we are filled with joy. We start to find the integrity of life which proclaims God's mercy to the world.
As we approach Christmas we are called to find ways in which we do preserve our own hearts with joy. To find how we become a fragrant gift for others. We seek to discover a God who walks with us and accompanies us to make straight our paths,
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