Well, for those who didn't hear it, today's Gospel is a short bit starring King Herod. Hearing so much about Jesus, his miracles, wonders, crowds of followers, and all the rumors that this Jesus is really John the Baptizer raised from the dead, Herod wants to see him. That's all.
Today, J-Lo is in Chicago, promoting I don't know what. Marshall Fields on State St was surrounded by TV vans, their microwave communication dishes at the top of periscope-like perches. A cameraman panned the crowds, and police officers stood at the ready. A small group of protesters held signs. A celeb was in town, and people just wanted to see her, maybe make eye contact. J-Lo doesn't exactly bring a life-altering message. It's enough, I suppose, to see her to get the message. "Pretty and rich = good."
But Jesus did bring us a message (and, of course IS the message). Curiosity to see him isn't enough. Herod missed out, even though in the end, he did get to "see" Jesus. But by the time Jesus got to him, Jesus himself was silent. Even then, Herod could have "gotten" the message, just by seeing him. But not as a celebrity.
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