Out of the Depths

The story of "Finding Nemo" focuses on the journey of Marlin, Nemo's father, braves all sorts of dangers in order to find his son - sharks, a jellyfish forest, the East Australian Current, even a whale's mouth. He is single-minded in this search: nothing matters for him, except finding his son and bringing him back. Nemo, for his part, knows that his dad will find him and attests to this faith to the rest of his aquarium mates. Even when no one has such faith, Nemo stands (or swims) firm in his faith in his father.

With the help of friends, who remind us (and Marlin) of the true meaning of this love - love that often means letting go, even when it might be against our own heart - Marlin makes the massive journey to Sydney and finds Nemo.

This single-minded devotion of father to child is like God's love for us. He searches for us when we are lost, and He rejoices when we are found. He has sent His Son into the world to remind us of His faithfulness. We are approaching Holy Week, when the depth of God's love for us will be remembered in all its drama, pain and triumph. may we too know that faithfulness of God, which does not let us remain lost, which searches for us even now. And in our faith, we let ourselves be found.