In today’s Gospel, it sounds like Jesus is frustrated with his disciples when he says “Do you still not understand?” Our lack of understanding comes from the horrors unfolding around us daily, in the world and in our churches. No wonder many churches are being closed down. People are not filling the churches like they use to. There is so much corruption, scandals and hypocrisy – world-wide, in business, politics, and sadly in our churches. I wonder if the author of Genesis lived in our day how he would explain why God allows such things to happen. Today we refer to floods, earthquakes, forest fires (with the exception of some started by humans) as part of the natural cycle. Lives are lost, people are displaced. But who can explain the evil of genocide? The evil of abuses of all kinds. In my mind, I see The Father holding His Head in His Hands and weeping! Hopefully He hasn’t give up on humankind.

I saw a beautiful sunrise this morning, even though we are still experiencing frigid temperatures, the sky smiles. God smiling – yes?

God bless