Gospel Thoughts
*Ordinary Season : 30th Week - Thursday*
*GOSPEL - Eph 2:19-22*
*First Reading - Lk 6:12-16*
*The Speciality of Jude and Simon*
*1) Very little is known about these saints*
These are two apostles of Jesus, who are less known in everything
Their ministry remain unknown, their life details remain unknown, their martyrdom remain unknown
So hardly anything is known about these two disciples
*2) Their popularity is very less*
Since they are known less, their popularity is also less.
Like other apostles and saints, they are not invoked for many times.
Hardly there are any novenas and shrines in their name. ( We have one in Pakshikere - St Jude)
These things also speak that they are less popular among the people
*3) Only their names are found in the Gospel*
Even in the Gospel we have only the names of these Apostles.
There is no other information about these Apostles
Apart from this, we have a Epistle of St Jude, about which Origen Says *It contains srtong doctrine in a few lines*
*4) Sainthood and Above things*
From the life of these two apostles it is very clear that, sainthood does not purely depends popularity, and recognition by many people
It does not depend on whether ones name is recorded in the History or not
It does not depend on in how many places ones name is engraved or things or places are named after the person
It is purely based on the good things a person does.
*5) Inspiration from these Two Apostles*
Do your work with out expecting any reward from people. God will make you great
One may not be very popular in the society. But for God such popularity not necessary. Its enough to live a Holy and good life
They never expected great things in their life. But God made them great
How about my life?
Am I working for popularity, for selfish gain, to accumulate wealth and money
Or am I work to spread the Kingdom of God??
*Think about it*
*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*
*Fr Maxim Dsouza*
*Jeppu Seminary*
*Mangalore*
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