The Problem of Quarreling among ourselves

*Gospel Thoughts*

*Easter Season : Third Week - Friday*

*The problem of Quarreling among ourselves*

*The Jews quarreled among themselves*

*Gospel - Jn 6:52-59*

*FIRST READING - Acts 9:1-20*

*1) Quarrel among themselves, but problem is Somewhere*

The Gospel of the day begins with the thought that the Jews quarrelled among them selves 

The cause of the quarrel is Jesus words about giving His body as a flesh to eat 

Now problem is with Jesus' words but the quarrel is among themselves. 

So it is very clear that cause of the quarrel and the fight among themselves do not have direct link 

*2) The best Solution*

Instead of Quarreling among themselves, they would have gone directly to Jesus and clarified the doubt 

When Jesus is among them, there is all the possibilities to clarify the doubt, instead of fighting among themselves

So asking with Jesus and trying to clarify the matter with the right person would be the best solution.

*3) The consequences of the Quarrel among themselves*

Such a quarrel brings about a great division among them 

The unity of the group is weakened and strength becomes weak 

The quarrel finally turns into revenge taking attitude which destroys everything

When there is a quarrel within themselves, the third one takes the advantage. 

*4) Some of the reasons for the fight within a group*

Lack of clarity about something

Disagreement with each others opinion 

Rigidity to accept the others opinion 

At times the problem of power and authority. At times jealousy can also contribute to the fight 

*5) Fight with-in is most dangerous thing*

When people fight among themselves, it becomes most dangerous things because, everything turns out to be a battle ground 

Fight within destroys everything and it makes our life, miserable to live 

*Fight within* ultimately makes everyone to suffer and to cause trouble for others 

*6) My life*

We live in a family, in the ward and in the parish which is a bigger community

If there is fight among ourselves, it becomes a big problem for everyone. No development,  no progress and no life is found when there is internal conflicts

How do I see the reality of Quarrel within the community, or in the family? 

Am I try to solve the issues by approaching the right person or, do I contribute to the fight within the family and community. 

Where there is internal fight, there can't be peace, joy, happiness, and  creativity.

 "How can I avoid quarreling among ourselves?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*