In today’s Gospel, Zacchaeus went to great lengths to look for some contact with Jesus. He wanted to see what kind of man Jesus was. For this, he was prepared, quite literally, to go out on a limb, the leafy branch of a sycamore tree. He went to extravagant lengths to see Jesus, to really encounter him. In the process he found that the one he was searching for was also searching for him.
As in the case of Zacchaeus, our searching for God is preceded by God’s search for us. Whenever we seek the presence of Jesus, he is already there, willing to share and dine with us.
Isn’t it hard to believe that November is already here? We have many events coming up here at the parish such as the Mass of Remembrance, the Harvest Dinner, and the Thanksgiving Mass. Please be sure to check elsewhere in the bulletin for more details.
Have a blessed week,
Fr. Matt
