[4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C, 31 Jan 2016, / Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 / Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15+17 1 / Cor 12:31—13:13 / Luke 4:21-30]
Life has many highs and lows. One of my friends was complaining about his job and wanted to resign. The very next day he secured a big deal and was so happy. One day he was sad and dejected and the next day he was so happy. Life has high points and low points. In one moment we can be healthy and even taking our health for granted and the next day we fall sick. I was doing some sports recently and now I have backache and have to rest. Life has ups and downs. In one moment you can be the hero of your work, receiving accolades then the next thing that happens is you get fired as happened to one man I know. Even in our spiritual life we have periods of consolation, when all seems clear and we seem to be running toward holiness. Then comes a dark tunnel, we wonder where we are going and we feel desolation. How can we live these various moments?
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