In his homily two years ago about today's Gospel reading, Mary Magdalene's encounter with the Risen Christ, Pope Francis said that it is often through our tears that we are able to see God.
Yes, it is when we are totally stripped of our so-called abilities, accomplishments and entitlements that we come to realize that there is nothing that we can hold on to forever, no matter how great it may be.
Our experiences of failure and disillusionment can be opportunities for us to review our life and to focus on what really matters. Our tears can purify us and cleanse our eyes so we can see clearly.
But we need to make one necessary step: stop looking at ourselves and fix our eyes above.
Only then can we see that "it is the Lord".
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