Recognizing Jesus

In the dialogue between John the Baptist and Pharisees in today's Gospel, John makes a devastating comment regarding the ultra-religious Pharisees. He says, "I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie." It's an astonishing accusation that these most (externally) religious in Judaism would not be able to recognize the One whom they have been awaiting. While the Pharisees are so focused on the following of the Laws, truly they have gotten something seriously since they do not recognize the Giver of the Law when he comes to dwell among them. Would we too not recognize Jesus if he were to walk among us? Do we recognize Jesus when he comes to us in the Eucharist?

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