Do I allow myself to be trained to become like Master

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 23rd Week - Friday*

*GOSPEL - Lk 6:39-42*

*First Reading - 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14*

*Do I allow myself to be trained to become like Master*

*1) Every Christian desires to become like teacher*

The very fact that we follow Jesus our Master, it also means that, we would like to become like Master. 

This is a normal desire and it is a positive desire, to which one should work, to reach the goal 

Let's ask one question : How deep and intense is my desire to become like Master??

*2) Training is necessary*

In order to become like Master, mere desire is not sufficient. But one should be ready to under go the training in that direction 

For every good thing that we learn in our life, involves training. If this is our normal experience, we need to realise the gravity of the training, to become like Master 

Without training one can't become like Master. So this position tells us the gravity of the training. 

*3) Various ways of Training ourselves*

When it comes to the training, to become like Master, we have ample ways, which are highlighted in the Gospel 

First of all, all the Gospel values are the wonderful ways, through which we can train ourselves to become like Master 

So practice of the Kingdom values are the best ways of training oneself in becoming like Master 

*4) Repent and believe in the Good news*

This one of the best and first ways, which Jesus gave us, in training ourselves to become like Master. 

In fact Jesus starts His mission with these words. So we need to  understand the importance of this way, in becoming like Master. 

With this Foundation *Repent and believe in Good News* any type of training we can undergo, and we can become like Master.

*5) Training is always challenging*

Any training for that matter is very challenging. When it comes to undergo the training to become like Our Master Jesus Christ, its not very easy 

This training is one of the hardest and most challenging training, because it touches our mind,  heart, and Soul, which ultimately changes the whole person. That is why it is most challenging training 

*6) Gospel based ways of Training oneself*

The way of forgiveness

The way of Humility

The way of sacrifice

The way of love 

The way of generosity

The way of self denial 

The way of Hope and faith

The way of suffering 

The way of equality 

The way of prayer 

The way of service 

The way of self confidence

The way of conscience

To practice these ways one needs rigours training. Only then one can practice these things. But once a person undergoes training for these things and tries his/her best to practice it, definitely it leads a person to become like Master 

*If so am I ready to allow myself, to be trained by the values of the Master to become like Master?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*