Christ meets us at where we are

It is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord today. The high priest Simeon was prompted by the Holy Spirit to go to the Temple on the day when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to present Him to the Lord.

Father mentioned that Jesus meets us at where we are, at our meetings with people and family. I always wondered if there is such a thing as a chance encounter? Or are such encounters prompted by the Holy Spirit? The gospel today reminds me that the Holy Spirit is always gently prompting us in our lives. Though we might be unaware, the Spirit leads us to meet Christ.

We encounter people everyday and it is through them that Christ is revealed to us. Today I pray that I will be more discerning to these encounters and see the Christ in others.