April 19, 2014
Throughout history, Galilee has been known to be home to a number of rabbis, healers and mystics. During Jesus’ time, however, it was different. For the Jewish authorities, it seemed impossible that THE Messiah would come from the provincial district where craftsmen, fishermen and farmers live. They would point out that the Scriptures have indicated that THE Messiah would not come from Galilee much less Nazareth.
For Jesus and his disciples, Galilee was home. There they found solace. It was there that Jesus directed them to go. It seemed like he was saying, “Go home and find solace in the place where it all started so you may understand.” As always, Jesus made sure that the ones he loved knew that he had not forgotten them and that he had prepared for them. Jesus said: “Go and tell my brothers to set out for Galilee; there they will see me.” These words must have been very reassuring to his friends.
In his Easter recollection last May 2013, His Eminence Antonio Cardinal Tagle, spoke of going to our Galilee. He intimated that we all have our own special Galilee where we would meet and serve God. The life of a Christian is service. When Jesus washed the feet of his apostles, he showed us not only how we should serve but also why we should do so. Going back to our Galilee means going back to that place where we can find solace in serving God. In doing we so, we are helping build God’s kingdom here on earth. To be Christian means to truly belong to God, to be in His kingdom, to be home.
Where is your Galilee?
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