Joyous Life

When the Lord saw her he felt sorry for her. ‘Do not cry’ he said. 
Lk.7:13

Jesus has encountered a funeral procession for a widow's only son. The widow is understandably distraught. Jesus' compassion hints at what he is about to do to take away the widow's reason for sadness. Her son is to be raised back to life.

This is a beautiful story because it highlights Jesus' spontaneous compassion. He came to bring life and joyous life at that. That was the direction his compass was set.

Today I need to re-calibrate my compass to lifegiving joy.

Jesus, you naturally bring life and joy. Help me be a joy bearer to those I meet today.
Saint Philip Neri, please pray for me.