Good and Just people never Die. They are seen in different persons

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 17th Week - Saturday*

*Good and Just people never Die. They are seen in different persons*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 14:1-12*

*FIRST READING - Jer 26:11-16, 24*

*1) Herod Saw, John the Baptist in Jesus*

When Jesus became very popular, His reputation was growing with great signs like, miracles and wonders 

When the King saw, the reputation and the popularity of Jesus, He thought that It was John who has been raised to life, because of great things which were happening in the life of Jesus 

Infact Herod had killed John because He condemned Herod for his immoral ways

Now the Same Herod is seeing John in Jesus 

*2) Good and Just people can't be killed*

From the life of King Herod its very clear that good and just people can't be killed 

Since the Same Herod who killed John, now seeing the Same John in Jesus means, John is still living and he is not dead and gone 

Its true that, good people can't be killed, because goodness, Justice and truth has no death, and people who work for it never die. 

*3) Princes and People Saw a prophet, man of God in Jeremiah*

The priests and prophets wanted to kill Jeremiah for prophesying against their city 

So they saw a destroyer in Jeremiah. 

But after hearing the wise words of Jeremiah, the Princes and people saw a genuine prophet, a man who was sent from God and a Holy man 

Therefore they didn't allow him to be killed by his enemies 

Once again it is true that truth and justice never die 

*4) Poor Saw Jesus in Mother Theresa*

Many people see jesus in Mother Theresa. 

For many Mother Theresa means Jesus' appearance 

People see the same Jesus who worked miracles, who cured sick, who consoled the poor and who spent his life for the downtrodden, in Mother Theresa. 

So once again its very clear that the kingdom values never die 

There is no death for Jesus and His values. They reign for ever and ever 

*5) Herods reaction and present day Context*

Herod the tetrarch heard the reputation of Jesus and saw John the Baptist in Him. 

He accepted this great fact, and revealed this fact to others 

In the modern day context there are many who are in the position of Herod, and who in fact see Jesus in the lives of many Christians. But they don't want to accept the fact. This is the tragedy of the modern day situation and also the problem of morden day Herod 

Even after 2000 years of Jesus'  death, He is still living in the hearts and lives of people which is witnessed by millions of People 

So goodness has no death. It never dies 

*6) What is seen in my Life?*

What do people see in my life? 

Are they able to see Jesus and His values in my Life? 

Does my life, corresponds to the Kingdom Values? 

The Word Christian has *Christ* in it. Does my Christian Spirit reflect Christ and His values? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*