In the Man of La Mancha Aldonza challenges Sancho Panza about his decision to companion Don Quixote. “What do you get out of it,” she asks. As he stumbles around for an answer she confronts him: “You get nothing.” To which Sancho Panza answers, “I like him, I really like him.” In St. Mark’s gospel Peter asks Jesus what he is going to get out of following him. Jesus reminds Peter that God will not be outdone in generosity… “and eternal life besides.” But what we really get out of faith is the opportunity for an intimate relationship with Jesus. We find in him the direct access to God who showers on us unconditional acceptance and love. I like Jesus, I really like him.
