The Gaze of Mercy
The Gaze of Mercy
Father Anthony reflects on 2 Corinthians 3:16–18 — St. Paul’s beautiful reminder that when we turn our hearts toward the Lord, the veil that keeps us from seeing Him clearly is removed, inviting us to experience the freedom that comes from the Holy Spirit and to allow God’s presence to transform us from within; as we encounter the glory of Christ through prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, and the life of faith, the Lord patiently shapes us more and more into His image, teaching us that holiness is not achieved in a single moment, but through a lifelong journey of grace in which the Spirit continually renews our hearts and draws us closer to the person God created us to become.
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Father Anthony reflects on the mystery proclaimed at the opening of the Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word.” He explores how Christ is not only present at creation but is creation’s meaning—the eternal Word through whom all things were made, who enters the world not with force but with humility and love.
Father Anthony reflects on the shock and promise of John 6:52–59, where Jesus’ words ignite dispute—“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”—because the Lord refuses to soften what He means: unless we eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, we have no life in us. He speaks with a holy insistence that feels almost too close, too concrete, as if salvation were not merely an idea to admire but a life to receive—His life, given to be shared.
The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050526.cfm
