Choosing to Be Grateful - Epiphany of the Lord - Episode 6
In this week's episode, Dr. Gerry and Dr. Peter encourage us to celebrate and to be grateful as well as to consider where we see and, more importantly, don't see Jesus in our lives.
Overall Takeaways
Dr. Gerry: You can celebrate and choose to be grateful.
Dr. Peter: Where are we are seeing Jesus? More importantly, where are we not seeing Jesus?
Key Verses from Sunday Mass Readings
“It was not made known to people in other generations
as it has now been revealed
to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:
that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body,
and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.”
as it has now been revealed
to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:
that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body,
and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.”
“Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews?
We saw his star at its rising
and have come to do him homage.”
We saw his star at its rising
and have come to do him homage.”
“They were overjoyed at seeing the star,
and on entering the house
they saw the child with Mary his mother.
They prostrated themselves and did him homage."
and on entering the house
they saw the child with Mary his mother.
They prostrated themselves and did him homage."
Where Catholicism Meets Psychology
- Recognize that God calls the whole world to Him through this feast.
- The Magi who were not Jewish saw the star and went looking for Jesus. How many other people were nearby and failed to see the same star? Why do some people see while others do not, even when they look at the same situation?
- God gives us things to see every day. Do we see the star? Do we recognize Him?
- Many things blind us. We all have prejudices that keep us from seeing Jesus and recognizing the gifts He sends us.
- During the holidays, we can be blinded by all the details. Although it’s sometimes hard to feel joy, we can choose to be grateful.
- It’s important to look back and be thankful for 2019 and acknowledge mistakes, and then look forward to see what we can do better and where we can get support.
Action Item
Dr. Peter: Look at Our Lord in prayer. Ask the question, “Where am I not seeing you, Jesus?” Listen for the answer. If you don’t hear right away, keep asking in prayer or ask your confessor.
Dr. Gerry: Thank one person for simply being in your life.