How powerful Reuben in me?

Gospel Thoughts*

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

*GOSPEL - Mt 21:33-43, 45-46*

*FIRST READING - Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a*

*How powerful Reuben in me?*

*1) Reuben the Plan Changer*

The Character of Reuben appears in the First Reading of today 

Reuben is, one of the Sons of Jacob and the brother of Joseph

Since Jacob loved Joseph more than any one else, since he was the last one, other brothers became jealous of Him 

So when they were taking care of the Sheep, Jacob visits them according to instructions of Jacob. 

In this context the brothers come together to Kill Joseph. 

But Reuben is the one who changes this plan and saves Joseph 

*2) Intention of Reuben*

Reuben had very good and positive intention in changing the Plan 

First of all he wanted to save the life of Joseph

Secondly He wanted him to return to his Father safe and Sound 

Thirdly, he didn't want to become the part of those brothers who were trying to kill Joseph 

*3) Very Crucial Role of Reuben*

Reuben played a very crucial Role. 

This is because, because of Reuben, the life of Joseph was saved 

Because of Reuben, instead of something bad, something good happen, which turned into a blessing in the later years 

The role of Reuben also becomes crucial because, since the plan changed from killing life to saving life, which turn out be a blessing in the later years. 

*4) How is Reuben in my life?*

He is the one who saved life from his evil brothers. 

There are many things in my life, which try to kill my holy life, holy self and authentic Christian life and Gospel values 

Their plan is  to kill my holy life and good kingdom values 

In Such situation what is the Role of Reuben in my life???

Has Reuben been silenced in my life???

*5) Who is Ruben in my life*

The following things may take the place of Reuben in my  life.

Courage

Love 

Reconciliation

Determination

Sacrifice, generosity

Attitude of Care and concern

Humility, sincerity, prayer, inner voice etc 

So how active this Reuben in my life? 

Do I allow, my Reuben to act on my behalf?

What can I do to make my Reuben still more active and creative??.

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*