Give me a break. But Our Lord knew His audience. And they were familiar with the words. Our Lord didn t make up the words on the spot. But like all good teachers, Jesus reminded them.
Good teachers do that.
They remind you. Or, in today s colloquialism, showing up. Showing up for God, prayer, showing up for the neighbor who needs me, showing up for myself. Not just my feelings. And I mention that because, having worked with the young for so many years, a job I loved.