Twist and Shout!6/24/2024 Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist
Reflecting on the celebration of the nativity of JB, the image of the waterspout that I shared with you during my retreat came to mind. I don’t know if it really is a waterspout, but it certainly looks like one! It was Brenda Sheridan who thought it might be. When I asked the captain on the boattrip that I took around Cape Ann, he thought it was more likely a cool cloud formation. So let’s go with the “cloud of unknowing” and think of it as a ”waterspout.” What a great image for JB! He baptizes with water and is always spouting words that call people to conversion. And I imagine he shouted a great deal! (I thought of the old song, “Twist and Shout” since the waterspout looks like a twister) The other reason I thought the image was perfect for JB is that his preaching was so fiery and passionate like the red sea you see. The most memorable experience of this feast took place in Montserrat in Spain. There is a wonderful tradition of people dancing the sardegna on the plaza in front of the church, followed by "fireworks." Great memory!
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