Twenty Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
Today’s readings invites us to reflect on what possesses us and what we need to do to leave behind to love the Lord fully. What do you value in your life? Do you value any of those things or people more than you value the Lord? A scene from the 1986 movie The Mission vividly portrays the need to cut out what holds us back from climbing the mountain of the Lord. We do not go to heaven with what weighs us down. What is the Lord inviting you to let go during this day?
Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” It is good for us to reflect on our humility. Those who are humble are aware of their relationship with God and others. They do not pretend to be greater than or less than another. Truly great leaders know that they are in relationship with those they serve. When Jesus washed the feet of the Apostles, he taught them that servant leaders humble themselves. Whom do you need to assist today? How will that help another see God in their midst?
Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time
“I do not know where you are from.” Jesus knows those who have lived as he commanded. Calling ourselves Christians and abiding minimally to the faith does not merit a person the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells his followers to enter by the narrow gate. Have you confirmed your life through Christ’s? Have you done the hard work of getting to know him by bringing him into your heart?
Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Jesus reminds us that responding as a Christian sometimes stirs up anger and resentment in family and friends. While peace will come with the Kingdom of God, doing the will of God may cause rifts among loved ones. Those that are closest to us will sometimes disagree on the necessity of following the path of righteousness. They may desire to take an easier way and want us to do so also. At such times, we need to be sure to find our peace in God, not in humankind. God will always be refuge and aid.