The Fresh wineskins of Christian Faith

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : C Cycle : 2nd Week - Monday*

*GOSPEL -  Mk 2:18-22*

*FIRST READING - 1 Sm 15:16-23*

*The Fresh wineskins of Christian Faith*

*1) Jesus on fresh wineskins*

In the Gospel of the day, Jesus speaks about the two types types of wineskins 

The Old wineskins and the fresh wineskins. 

Finally Jesus says that one should have the fresh wineskins to fill the fresh wine. 

One can't fill the fresh wine into the old wineskins. So the need of fresh wineskins is highlighted in today's Gospel. 

*2) Fresh Wineskins according to Jesus*

The public ministry of Jesus reveals the type of fresh wineskins which are needed to fill the fresh wine of the Kingdom of God. 

*The wineskin of Forgiveness* : This is the most important wineskin which is needed to fill the wine of the Kingdom of God. Christian life and faith is impossible without this wineskin. 

*The Wineskin of Sacrifice*: The sacrifice of Jesus' life shows us the importance of this wineskin in our life. Selfless is possible only through this wineskin. 

*The Wineskin of Service*: This wineskin is like a heart in human life. Without heart life is impossible. Without service Christian faith is dead. 

*The wineskin of Humility* : The life of Jesus especially His willingness to die on the cross shows the height of humility of Jesus. 

*The wineskin of Love* Because of Love God became man. Because of Love man can become God. 

*The wineskin of Simplicity* In the modern world, this wineskin is very much needed to live a genuine Christian life 

*3) Which are the wineskins I have in my Life?*

As we reflect about today's Gospel, it is necessary to check, about the wineskins which I have in my life 

What about the above mentioned wineskins. Do I have them in my life? 

Am I ready to discard the old wineskins in order to use the new wineskins in my life? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*