Thursday, July 7, 2022

Jesus says, No sack, Why?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 14th Week - Thursday*

*Jesus says, No sack, Why?*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 10:7-15*

*FIRST READING -  Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9*

*1) The Idea of Sack*

Sack is a large bag made of a strong material such as hessian, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods.

In daily life, Sacks are used for different things. At times they become the part and parcel of our life. 

*2) Jesus Says no Sack*

In the context of sending His disciples Jesus says carry no sacks for the journey. 

Naturally the question may arise why Jesus says no sack? 

When we analyse this concept we can get some conclusions, why Jesus said no sack. 

*3)  Various reasons for saying No sack*

*A) It gives a wrong idea about the Mission*

When a disciple of Jesus goes with a bag, people may think that the person has come to take something than giving something

Sack may be understood as the sign that the disciples is expecting in return for the mission He does. Infact one can't expect anything in return for the mission one does for the Lord

Carrying sack to the mission place becomes a counter witness than bearing witness to Jesus 

*B) Sack may create desire for things*

The very fact sack is found with the disciples, he/she will try to fill it with some things which the disciples desires 

So sack becomes a thing of temptation to desire for things from those people for whom he/she proclaims the message 

*C) Sack is the Symbol of attachment for Worldly things*

Since sack is used either storing of things or carrying of things, it is purely related to the material world and not to the spiritual world 

So it is a clear sign that one is more atteched to the Worldly things rather than the spiritual things 

It also shows that one is trusting more about worldly things than the spiritual things 

*4) Taking sack divides ones attention and concentration*

When one is worried about the sack and things in it, one is worried about all the time about the sack and things in it. 

So it divides the attention of the disciples, which results in the compromising in ones mission 

With out full attention and concentration one can't effectively continue the work of the Lord 

*5) Do I carry a sack with me?*

All of us are sent on a mission. So it is necessary to ask this question, do I carry some kind of sack within myself? 

Some of the sacks we are carrying may be the following

Sack of expectations
Sack of appreciation
Sack of name and fame 
Sack of popularity
Sack of attention
Sack of power 
Sack of personal gain 
Sack of feeling great 

These sacks make our mission less effective and superficial

Am I carrying any sack in my life while doing the mission of the Lord???

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*
*Jeppu Seminary*
*Mangalore*

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