September 19, 2025
When Jesus passes by, lives change.
Even people who don’t realize who He is will change because Jesus can do all things. Some people who spotted him during the recent Eucharistic processions probably thought, “What’s this all about?” but in some way, they’ll be changed by the encounter, too.
At the end of the Mass of Thanksgiving for the Eucharistic Renewal last year, Bishop Frank Caggiano carried the Eucharistic King down the aisles of the arena at Fairfield University, which was filled with several thousand faithful.
As Jesus passed them in a magnificent monstrance, old men fell to their knees, women wept, children waved, people made the Sign of the Cross and raised their hands in praise, or pointed their cellphones to capture a photo. Some blew kisses, others bowed their heads, or held their hands over their heart. They realized that the answers to all their problems, to their loneliness and losses, to their family disputes and wayward children, to so many things that make our lives so messy, were right in front of them.
With the eyes of faith, they saw a King. The King. Imagine for a moment how happy Jesus must have been to see so many people giving Him their hearts and homage.
It must have been the same when Jesus walked the Earth. Some recognized Him immediately for who He is. Do you remember that Canaanite woman, who kept wailing, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!” because her daughter was possessed? Jesus ignored her and then rebuffed her and then gave her what she wanted — which He’d always intended to do — and told her she had great faith. Whenever someone cried out from the crowd to Jesus, he always heard them and responded. It’s the same today when we cry out to Him. How could it be any different?
Today we celebrate the 12th anniversary of Bishop Caggiano’s installation as Bishop of Bridgeport.
©J Pisani
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