In Facebook or Instagram or one of those social media sites commonly used today, we sometimes come across pictures of people leaping for joy into the air, with their hands raised and their feet off the ground. Usually such people who attempt such feats are young people, who are able to do so without fear of injury. Nevertheless, it is quite interesting to see such young people doing such things, as it portrays great joy or exuberance, possibly over some significant event, though at times, some young people just go ahead and do it for fun.
In today's Gospel, the child in Elizabeth's womb leapt for joy and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, as soon as Elizabeth heard Mother Mary's greeting. Even in the womb, this child whom we would later be introduced as John the Baptist, was already aware of Jesus' presence, long before any of them was born. If such unborn could recognise God's presence, what about us? Do we leap for joy when we are in the presence of God? Or have we taken for granted His presence? May we rediscover and recognise the significance and sacredness of God's presence in our lives, and continue to leap for joy for the Lord is here to help and guide us.
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