In today's Gospel reading, the prophetess Anna saw the baby Jesus for only a few minutes, but it changed her life forever. From that day on, she spoke about the child to all who were waiting with hope for the redemption of Jerusalem. Anna is an example of the type of prophet we are all called to be. Whenever we speak, we are being prophets of something or other. Are we prophets of the Good News?
We all have opportunities to speak about Jesus to those who are awaiting their Redeemer. Is there anyone in our family who is in anguish, longing for deliverance from their troubles? Every time we open our mouths, we have a decision to make. We can either speak good news or curses; encouragement or complaints.
It is not difficult to be God's prophet. All it takes is a desire to help. We have good news to share! We don't have to be theologians to share it. By getting in touch with our own day-to-day need for the Savior, we can compassionately recognize the needs of others and respond with the gift of uplifting words that reveal Jesus' saving power. And by peeking out of the shell of our own self-enclosed worlds to notice that others have an emptiness that is similar to what Jesus has healed in us, we can figure out what to say that will make a difference in their lives. In doing so, we will be pointing them toward their Redeemer so that they, too, will find his help.
Let’s ask Prophetess Anna to help us find the Redeemer and help others find him by our proclamation as she did help others find him.
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I love this kind of reflection it is short and sharp. Thanks Fr. Steve
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