And, our Gospel this week puts another dimension on all of this, when John the Baptist declares “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” We use those very words at Mass just prior to receiving Holy Communion, recognizing the profound truth of our NEED for Jesus. He alone can heal our propensity for radical self-centeredness, buying into the deception that the world revolves around me, I am in control, my life is my own, we are independent.Welcome home!
I’ll keep you safe.
Let me hold you.
Let me heal you.
I have so much for you.
Trust me.
I am not mad at you.
I will never leave you.
My grace will never run out.
Stay with me.