God’s work in our world generally does not
make the headlines. God never breaks
into our world or into our consciousness by showy displays of power. God works more discretely, in quiet, touching
soul, touching conscience, and touching that previously touched part inside of
us where we still unconsciously bear the memory of once, long before birth,
being touched, caressed, and loved by God. That’s why Christ was born into this
world as a baby and not as a superstar, as someone whose only power was the
capacity to touch and soften the hearts of those around him. Babies overpower no one, physically,
intellectually, or athletically. They
lie helpless and cry for love and care.
That’s why, paradoxically, at the end of the day, they’re more powerful
than anyone else. No physical,
intellectual, or athletic power can ultimately touch the human conscience as
can a baby – and similar sights of innocent helplessness, a wounded bird, an
abandoned kitten, a young child alone and crying. What’s best in us enflames, healthily, in the
presence of powerlessness and innocence.
--Fr. Ron
Rolheiser OMI, Outside the City
December 12, 2018
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