This reflection touches upon the courage, kindness, and compassion shown by leaders, drawing inspiration from figures like Pope Francis (as discussed in the homily, referencing his actions around an Easter period). The central theme connects to the Gospel reading from John 21, where the Risen Lord appears to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Fr. Jim highlights a crucial shift: the disciples are no longer paralyzed by fear and locked in the Upper Room. They have returned to their lives, and it's precisely because they freed themselves from fear that they were open to this new encounter with Jesus. We are all invited to identify and release the fears that may trap us, so that we too can experience the freshness of the Lord revisiting us, blessing us with His presence "over and over again," even in challenging times.
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