This morning was the kind of cold that makes the world feel extra quiet, like the whole farm is holding its breath. Sister Mary Claire and I bundled up fast, and Robert came to get us for Mass. Mini came too, of course—tucked close and happy just to be with us.
At Church, Father LeRoy talked about something that made my heart feel warm clear down to the bottom: how Jesus stays with us in the tabernacle because He loves us.
Father said that when someone loves you, they want to be near you—not just for a minute, but for always. And Jesus did that in the most amazing way. Even though He went back to the Father, He found a way to remain here with us—right there on the altar, quiet and hidden, but truly present. Father LeRoy said it’s like Jesus is saying, “I will not leave you.”And He means it.
Father also explained that the tabernacle is not an empty place at all. It’s a place where Jesus is thinking of us, watching over us, and waiting—like He’s listening for our footsteps coming down the aisle. Father said Jesus speaks to hearts there, softly, not with loud words, but with a kind of gentle closeness that makes a person braver inside.
When we knelt, I tried to picture it: Jesus, King of Heaven, choosing the quiet little tabernacle—choosing our little country church—just so we can come near Him anytime. That made me feel small in a good way, like a child being cared for.
Mini sat with Sister like she belonged there, too. She looked so peaceful that I thought, Maybe that’s how we should be with Jesus—just staying close, not making it complicated.
On the way home, Robert drove steady and careful, and Sister Mary Claire said, “Kathy, if you ever wonder if Jesus loves you, remember the tabernacle.” I nodded, because I didn’t even need to argue. It felt true.
My Resolution:
Today I will make a little visit to Jesus—if only in my heart—and speak to Him simply and honestly.
Kathy’s Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for staying with us in the tabernacle because You love us.
Please help me come to You quickly, and not forget You are near.
Mary, bring me close to Jesus.
Amen.
Love, Kathy
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