Am I ready to enlarge the Space of my tent?

Gospel Thoughts

*Advent Season : C Cycle  3rd Week - Thursday*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 7:24-30*

*First Reading - Is 54:1-10*

*Am I ready to enlarge the Space of my  tent?*

*1) Call to enlarge the space of the Tent*

The first Reading from the book of Isaiah, speaks about the enlargement of the space of the tent 

The moment one enlarges the space in the tent,  more space is created the this extra space can be used for different purposes 

Enlargement of the space can be understood in a literal way or in deeper way 

More than literal way we need to understand it in a different way 

*2) Enlargement of the space in my Life*

When it comes to life, there are many things which we need to take into consideration while we analyze the concept of enlargement of the Space 

First of all we need to enlarge the space of the tent of my Heart 

Secondly we need to enlarge the space of the tent of my mind

Thirdly we need to enlarge the space of the tent of generosity, tent of forgiveness, tent of love, tent of sacrifice, tent of service, tent of commitment, tent of positive approach, tent of my friendship, tent of forgiveness etc 

So there are many things in our life, whose space has to be increased in order to find meaning in life 

*3) Enlargement of of the space of my Tent*

Here the tent refers to my life with all its aspects 

The book of Isaiah calls us to extend the space of various aspects of our life, which is the Tent 

Enlargement of the tent of ones life is a beautiful concept, which can change the entire direction of our life 

The moment we increase the space of my life's tent there comes lots of new things in life which gives new meaning to our life 

*4) Advent season and my Life*

The purpose of the advent season is to enlarge the space of my life's tent, so that I can prepare a place for Jesus' birthday

Enlargement of the space of my life's tent, is the central and the important aspect of Advent season

Which are the areas I need to increase the space of my Tent? 

*5) A difficult Challenge*

Enlargement of the space of my life's tent is not a easy. 

Such a work needs the support of many things and people

This work demands a serious and strict discipline in order to extend the space of my life's tent. 

Am I ready to increase the space of my life's tent?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*