Glorious awareness is but a shadow

The texts in the Roman Catholic Lectionary today call us to look for more. The obvious mystery and awe of the universe that we can perceive is a mere shadow of the universe we cannot on our own comprehend. John relates Jesus explanation to His disciples that even though He has much to tell them in His last days in the flesh, the difficulty of flesh to take it in without Spiritual enlightenment will be futile. The Sprit of truth will resonate in the being of His followers and the wisdom and passion of Paul for the Truth and the Life will be available to all. Paul builds on the existing sense of awe and wonder among the Greeks to point them to the revelation of Jesus which transformed Paul and is offered to all. The psalmist lifts voice in praise of the Lord of the Universe who is close to the needs and aspirations of His people.