Elijah is a contemplative who has the eyes to see and the ears to listen. God does not appear in the glory of the world. Rather, he appears in a silent way. Weed out of your heart all of those fears and desires that prevent you from discerning the silent presence of God.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 – 1 Kings 19:9-13
Psalm – Psalm 85:9-14
Reading 2 – Romans 9:1-5
Gospel – Matthew 14:22-23