May 27, 2012 – Psalms 41 – 43

Psalm 42 and 43 are called “Longing for God’s presence in the Temple”.  I was wondering about that while I was reading it.  I have my adoration hour in which I go a spend an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament, in the presence of God.  God is present in our temple, not only in Adoration but also in the tabernacle.  The Psalm talks about great processions going to the Temple to worship God.  We lack that in going to our Churches.  There should be such a line to be in the presence of God, yet we have a hard time filling slots.  The Psalm also talks about the detractors.  Those asking Where is your God?  We have those to.  How many stand up and say that He is right here, He is always present, He is waiting for you.  I don’t know how much Paul actually understands, but he knows that when Msgr. lifts up the host, that is Jesus.  He knows that Jesus is in the Monstrance.  He knows that when I go up for communion I am getting Jesus (so much so that he has asked whether Jesus taste good loudly enough to entertain the first few pews of the Church).  His simple belief helps my belief grow stronger.  His innocence helps me grow in faith.  There is a reason Christ taught us to be childlike.  I pray that he does not lose that innocence or at least that he keeps it as long as he can.  I pray that his understanding and belief continues to help me grow stronger in my faith and understanding.