Gospel Thoughts
*Ordinary Season 34th Week - Thursday*
*GOSPEL - Lk 21:20-28*
*First Reading - Dn 6:12-28*
*When the Jerusalem is surrounded by the enemies, either we have to escape from it or should not enter into it*
*1) Jerusalem - Surrounded by the Enemies*
The Gospel presents to us the situation, where Jerusalem was surrounded by the enemies
So it is almost clear that the enemies will destroy it. So the Gospel gives us the following options
One can flee from the place to a secure place
Those who are within Jerusalem must escape from it
Those who are outside, should not make an attempt to enter into it.
*2) Our Life is equal to Jerusalem*
First of all Jerusalem was God's city and God dwelt in the temple of Jerusalem
Such a mighty temple was surrounded by various enemies for its destruction
Our life is like Jerusalem, where God dwells within us, and guides and protects us
Like Jerusalem, our life also subject surround by various enemies
The most common enemies would be, pride, arrogance, anger, revenge, gossip, lack of sharing and lack of generosity, insincerity etc
When these enemies surround our life, either we have to run, escape, flee from it, and not to enter into it.
*3) Am I giving the right response to the enemies?*
As it is explained in the Gospel, about the enemies, what is my response to these enemies?
Do I flee from the enemies or try to entertain it?
How do I deal with these issues?
*4) Jesus speaks about the enemies and not about the problems*
The Gospel is very clear, which speak about the enemies and not about the problems.
At times, problems and enemies are seen as one and the same. This may create some problems.
Jesus says to flee from the enemies and not from the problems.
*How do I manage with my enemies - the enemy of Sin?*
*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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