Jesus as the greatest Sign from God

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 28th Week : Monday*

*Gospel : Lk 11:29-32*

*First Reading : Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1*

*Jesus as the greatest Sign from God*

*1) Jesus as Sign*

Sign is something, which indicates something

Sign is an action, or movement, which means something

Finally, sign is something which communicates a powerful message. 

In this context we see Jesus as the greatest sign, who communicates a powerful message to all of us. 

If so, what is the significance of Jesus as Sign?

*2) The Meaning of Jesus as Sign*

*A) Jesus as the Sign of Salvation*

Jesus means one who saves. That's why Jesus is called Saviour. 

So Jesus is the greatest sign of salvation. Wherever Jesus is present there is salvation. 

Jesus has saved us from the slavery of Sin

*B) Jesus as the Sign of forgiveness*

Forgiveness is at the centre of Jesus' life. In other words jesus means forgiveness and forgiveness means Jesus. So Jesus is the sign of forgiveness

*C) Jesus as the Sign of Love*

It was love that made Jesus to come down to this earth 

The unconditional love of Jesus shows that Jesus is the Sign of Love

*D) Jesus is the Sign of Peace*

Peace at the Birth of Jesus 

Peace after the Resurrection of Jesus 

So Jesus is for peace and Jesus' life is the sign of peace 

*E) Jesus is the Sign of Sacrifice*

He sacrificed His life on the Cross for us. There is no greater sacrifice to lay down ones life for others 

So Jesus showed this fact in His life. This shows Jesus is the sign of Sacrifice 

*F) Jesus is the Sign of Healing*

Jesus healed every kind of Sickness. 

There was no sickness beyond Jesus' power. So its very clear that Jesus is the Sign of Healing 

*F) Jesus is the sign of victory*

When we look at the Cross, it shows that through the hardships and challenges one can face anything in life and witness victory. 

Faithfulness and perseverance will lead one to victory. 

So Jesus is the sign of victory

*3) Jesus the Great Sign with us*

When we reflect about the great sign, who is Jesus, always with us 

He is with us through the Eucharist, through the Blessed Sacrament, through His words and though the presence of the another

So Jesus is very close to us 

*4) Am I able to recognise this Sign?*

How competent I am to recognise this great sign in my life? 

 Am I able to identify this heavenly sign in my day today life? 

What are the various ways to recognise this great sign??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*