GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season : 23rd Week : Tuesday*
*Gospel : Lk 6:12-19*
*First Reading : 1 Cor 6:1-11*
*Going up to the Mountain and coming down to the Level ground*
*1) Jesus went up to the Mountain*
With a specific purpose, Jesus went up to thr mountain
He wanted to pray and to spend time with the Father. So he went up to the Mountain
Since mountain is specially identified with the presence of God, an encounter with God, it is the best place for prayer and God experience
*2) The Whole plan takes place at the mountain*
After spending sufficient amount of time in the mountain, Jesus chooses the 12 Apostles
These 12 Apostles will form a strong group to establish the Kingdom of Heaven
So the entire plan takes place at the mountain
*3) Coming down to a level place*
Jesus coming down to a level place is an important movement which has a deep meaning
Coming down would mean
Self emptying process of Jesus
Humbling oneself
Down to earth approach
People friendly approach
Is a participatory approach
Is becoming one with the others
So coming down is a very important process in the life of Jesus
*4) Coming down and the people*
Coming down is needed to meet the people
High on mountain one can't meet people
Mountain is to meet God. Where as coming down is needed to meet people
One who comes down can meet people in their genuine style
Coming down will help us to know the real situation of others
*5) Coming down in my life*
There are many things from which I need to come down in order to meet others
Coming down from the pride
Coming down from ones ego
Coming down from ones wrong perception
Coming down from arrogance
Coming down from anger
Coming down from selfishness
Coming down from gossip
Coming down from greed
So there are many things to come down in my life?
Am I ready to come down in my life?
*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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