In this weekend's gospel, having begun His ministry with the miracle at Cana, Jesus returns to his hometown. As was custom, His turn cam to read a scripture passage at synagog. He reads a passage and announces that this passage is fulfilled today. The reading was always reflected on by the reader, and Jesus stuns His crowd. The crowd goes from amazed at His interpretation, to anger at His even considering such a thing. It is hard to be a prophet to those who have known you. As I was preparing to get ordained, one of my family members asked me, "So how did you become so holy?" Not congratulations. Not supportive. One person in the parish told me that I was now a 'glorified altar boy.' No one said following the path of Jesus would be easy. In fact, Jesus told us we would have to carry the cross with Him to achieve salvation. So in spite of what others my say or thing, keep spreading the good news of Christ resurrected. Live it. Speak it. Share it.