God's Opportunity

 ...and all because you did not recognise your opportunity when God offered it!
Lk.19:44

Jesus weeps for Jerusalem's impending destruction, all the more tragic as it could have been avoided.

The tragedy of missing God continues today. If it breaks Jesus' heart it should also be breaking mine. Do I weep over the Jerusalems I see? 

Sometimes.

So, what do I do? Well, what did Jesus do? He steadfastly kept offering God's opportunity. Some received it and some rejected it. But he kept on offering it.

One way to offer God's opportunity I've discovered is the Alpha Course. Its genius is that it introduces Jesus to people in an engaging way wherever they are in their faith walk, from regular Mass goers to the completely unchurched.

Time to stop weeping and start planning. People's eternal lives are at stake. 

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.