The Scroll is handed over to me : Read it

Gospel Thoughts*

*Christmas Season : C Cycle*

*Thursday after Epiphany*

*GOSPEL -   Lk 4:14-22*

*FIRST READING - 1 Jn 4:19-5:4*

*The Scroll is handed over to me : Read it*

*1) The Scroll was given to Jesus*

As Jesus stood up to read the Scriptures, the Scroll of Isaiah was given to Him 

He read it very meaningfully, and gave back the Scroll. After reading it, Jesus told them that the scripture was speaking about His call and Mission 

So the words from the scroll had a special reference to Jesus' life and Mission

*2) The Same scroll is given to me*

The same scroll which was given to Jesus is given to me. How do I read it? 

Am I able to insert myself into the passage? 

Will I able to fit myself into the frame work of the scroll? 

Can I make an effort to read my life, to the frame work of the scroll? 

Will my self suit to the framework of the Scroll or not?

*3) Important highlights of the passage in the Scroll*

*God's Spirit* God's spirit is given to us in Baptism and in Confirmation. All of us are filled with the Holy Spirit

*We are anointed people* We are anointed through the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation, and anointing of  the Sick. Anointed people are sacred and Holy People 

*Proclamation of the GoodNews* We are suppose to speak Good and Good News of the Lord. Never to speak ill about others and never to engage in gossip. 

*Liberty to the Captives* The main work of the followers of Jesus is to  Liberate from the Slavery.

First of all liberate oneself from the slavery of sin and our own weakness. 

Secondly Liberate also others from shortcomings.  

*Sight to the Blind* Jesus calls us as You are the light of the World

Jesus has called us to become the light and not darkness. 

Is my life a reflection of Light or darkness?? 

*No oppression* Oppression makes innocent people to suffer for some one else's fault 

Never to oppress people for any reason. 

Instead of oppression, give them Freedom and liberty. 

The above factors are the important aspects of the passage from the Scroll

*4) My life and the above frame work*

The frame work of the Scroll is very clear 

There are many types of nails which have been used to prepare a *frame*. But the question is does this frame suit to my life 

The frame in the Scroll shows the purpose and mission of our life 

If so, what is the future plan of my life?

Will I  be able to practice these  various virtues, in my life. 

How do I read the scroll?*

Am I  an insider to the Scroll or an Spector??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*