Come now, let us set things right: Am l ready?

Gospel Thoughts

*Lenten Season : C Cycle : Second Week: Tuesday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 23:1-12*

*FIRST READING - Is 1:10, 16-20*

*Come now, let us set things right:  Am l ready??*

*1)  A gentle Call from God*

This particular call is coming from God, through prophet Isaiah

This particular call shows us that God is taking initiative to set things right 

If God is calling us to set things right, it is very clear that there are certain things in our life which are not right. 

So it is necessary to reflect about our own life to know about those things which needs to set right, to live a holy life 

*2) God needs us to set things right*

The tone of the appeal reveals that, God needs our cooperation to set things right 

Even though God is powerful to set things right, He does not use Force to set right things, rather He looks forward our cooperation to set things right 

When we cooperate, the work of setting the things right becomes very easy and there will be lots of improvements in ones life 

*3)  Lent is a time to set things right*

Since lent is a special time in our life, it inspires us to set things right in our life 

Along with the inspiration, lent also provides various methods and ways through which we can set things right 

Especially the aspect of Prayer, Fasting and almsgiving are the special ways through which one can set things right in ones life. 

*4) It is a call for dialogue* 

The above call from God, could be seen a the best from of dialogue. 

God is ready to offer us a chance to dialogue with God, which helps a person to arrive at a best conclusion. 

So it is a dialogue geared towards setting the things right, to live a new way of life, which will enable us to become close to God  

*4) Setting things right is the Sign of Growth*

This particular gesture that is *setting things right* has a positive tone of growth. 

Usually we set things right in order to solve some issues and to move forward in achieving our goals 

By setting things right, no one loses the battle but lots of good things happen and a sign of growth always reflects 

*5) Result of setting things right*

Both parties feel happy and joyful 

Both feel that they have achieved something great in their lives 

According to the Bible by setting things right all our sins will be washed away and we will be blessed by God 

Bible also tells us that by setting things right, we will be able to eat good fruits from the land. 

*6) Failure in setting things right*

The Bible also shows us the end result, if we fail to set things right in our life 

Bible says *The Sword will consume us*

The sword of pride, sword of arrogance, the sword of self righteousness, the sword of revenge, the sword of hatred, the sword of foolishness, the sword of laziness, the sword of pleasure, the sword of wordly things, the sword of gossip and the sword of jealousy will consume us and we will be destroyed 

*7) Which are the things need to set right in my life?*

Do I need to set right my thought pattern? 

Do I need to set right my feelings and emotions? 

Do I need to set right way of life? 

Do I need to set right my family? 

Do I need to set right my spiritual life? 

Do I need to set right the values like  generosity, commitment, faithfulness, in my life? 

Do I need to set right my creativity? 

Do I need to set right my life itself? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*