Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

July 24, 2025

God is constantly trying to capture our attention, urgently seeking our recognition!

In today’s readings, God reveals himself to Moses and the people through a cloud, fire, thunder, lightning, a trumpet blast, and His covenant message to the leader. The mountain was sacred, and the distance respected, but the message was loud and clear: If you follow my commandments and heed my voice, you shall be my special people.

Jesus, a master storyteller, used his parables to captivate his audience and convey his timeless message. These fascinating stories, told and retold for 2000 years, continue to reveal the Father to us and guide us in our lives. In today’s gospel, Jesus sadly admits to his disciples that his message doesn’t always get through.

Why does Jesus’ message not always reach its intended audience? He explains that when hearts are closed, minds do not understand. He longs to bestow an abundance of graces, but this is impossible if we block our own eyes and ears, if we do not want to see and hear. The key, then, is to open our hearts to God’s love.

God is still trying to get our attention. Saint Peter Julian saw that. He was touched by the realisation of God’s infinite love and the manifestation of his love in the Eucharist. He was concerned about the cold reception such love was receiving and sought to draw everyone’s attention to it..… Perhaps a visible sign of that love, perhaps frequent communion, perhaps exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance, perhaps the sign of fellow worshippers in adoration, perhaps, perhaps…what signs would be the wake-up call?

How is God trying to get your attention today? Can you see the signs? If not, what might be blocking your view?

Let Us Pray:

Jesus, soften our hearts, open our eyes, and our ears. Help us to see, understand, and respond with all our hearts.