How do I known to the Other?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 17th Week - Friday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 13:54-58*

*First Reading - Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37*

*How do I known to the Other?*

*Joseph was known as best carpenter*

*1) Joseph was known as the carpenter in the vicinity*

First of all Joseph was carpenter by profession. 

If people have referred Joseph as carpenter, its very clear that Joseph was more known as carpenter than anything else 

Every one could locate Joseph exactly, when some one referred as carpenter

It means Joseph was one of the best Carpenters of that place. There is no doubt about it 

*2) To know one by profession, is really great*

Usually people are known by their names. 

But very few people are known by their profession or work 

If some one is known by profession means, it speaks about their perfection in work, expertise in their field, integrity in their work etc.

The very fact, that Joseph was known by his profession, it speaks about his expertise, perfection, integrity, generosity, involvement in the work

*3) To know one by his/her profession is not easy*

It is really a hard work, and some times it may take years together to be known by ones profession

There is no short cut to excel in ones profession, other than hard work, sacrifice and sincerity in work 

All those who are known by their profession are really hardworking people and their profession is the reflection of their personality

*4) Great people are known as saints in the Church*

We have many people who are known as saints 

The title saint is given to a person for their selfless service,  hard work, fighting for justice and trying to build the Kingdom of God.

The title *Saint* itself shows the integrity of the person, their mission, their sacrifice, their love for the poor and marginalised, etc.

*5) People are known to the other either for their good deeds or bad deeds*

Very few people are known by their profession, in a positive way 

But there are also known by bad profession, because of their evil deeds 

Some people are known as thieves, heartless persons, cruel persons, hypocrites, because of their misdeeds

Some people are also known as Hitler, for their cruelty 

*6) How do I known to the other?*

Joseph was known as carpenter

Peter was known as rock 

Judas was known as the traitor

Mother Theresa is known as the saint of the Gutter

*What about me?*

Am I known by my profession?

Am I called a good teacher, good religious, loving neighbor, forgiving person, generous, kind, etc. 

How do people know me or address me?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*