Importance of the House Visits

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 16th Week - Sunday*

*Importance of the House Visits*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 10:38-42*

*FIRST READING - Gn 18:1-10a*

*SECOND READING - Col 1:24-28*

*1) Jesus Visits the House*

The Gospel of the day presents to us the visit of Jesus to Mary and Martha's House 

In other words the Gospel speaks about the House visit of Jesus

House visits appears to be one of the important ministries of the mission of Jesus 

If so we need to know the importance of it 

*2) Importance of the House Visit*

The visit of Jesus to Matha and Mary's house reveals many things about the family 

First of all we came to know how many people are at home and their names

Secondly we see how different people welcome Jesus in different way 

Martha wanted to welcome Him by preparing a grand meal

Mary wanted to welcome Jesus by being with Him and listening to Him 

House visit of Jesus also reveals the difference actions, reactions, and also the nature of the persons 

So there are many truths which are revealed by Jesus' House visits to the house of Mary and Martha 

*3) Jesus spends quality time in the House*

Jesus' visit was not a very short or very casual

He spends quality time with the family members and teaches them the great Truths 

House visit also involves the mission of building the Kingdom of God, by teaching and preaching 

Jesus shows us how one can use the context of house visits to spead the Gospel 

*4) House visit and the Eucharist*

Attending the Mass could be considered and visiting the House of God 

One should spend quality time in visiting the House of God, only then they come to know many things about God and His plan of Salvation

Visiting the House of God should not become a routine work, but it should have a great desire to go and spend quality time in the House 

Visiting the House of God will enrich our life

*5) House visit a beautiful concept*

Visiting house is a beautiful concept because it gives us an opportunity to learn many new things 

It's a occasion to develop a good and friendly relationship with others 

It creates a good neighbourhood and helps us to serve one another in times of need 

*6) House visits Today*

The concept of House visits is slowly vanishing from our culture

All have become busy and involved in too many things an activities. Therefore there is no time for visiting the houses 

Lack of house visits have resulted in becoming strangers to one another 

The neighbour has become the alien to the other 

Life's meaning is only complete in the house visits and in serving 

Without house visits we can't serve the poor and needy, because the poor and downtrodden are found in a little house 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*