Jesus talks about fear in the Gospel. He tells us to “Fear no one,” because “Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known” (Mt. 10:28).
When we first hear Jesus speaking about something “concealed” or “secret,” we can think He is speaking of something concealed that is negative or a secret that is bad. But what if Jesus is speaking about something concealed that is beautiful and something secret that is fascinating?
As we go through day-to-day life, we can easily feel like we are negotiating the same things day in and day out, week in and week out. Life is busy, but we seem to keep moving into the same obligations, tasks for which it takes more and more. And then the conflicts arise, the turf wars and tug-of-wars with relatives, neighbors, or co-workers.
And we can easily feel drained. And we can sense that fear has more of a hold on our hearts than we ever expected. Jesus wants to reveal what He has concealed. He wants to make known His great secret. He wants to reveal to our hearts the expansiveness of His love.
The love of Christ is not magic. It does not suddenly make our neighbors see things our way, our family all agree, or co-workers all be on the same wavelength. His love is far more absorbing and alluring than what we can measure.
This summer, step closer to His love. Come to Mass, celebrate the Sacrament of Confession, read the Bible, take time in adoration here in the chapel. Step into the momentum of the Lord so that He can begin to whisper to your heart the secret of His love and His mercy. As He does, fear loses its grip, and the heart goes free.
God bless,
Msgr. Bransfield
