Like Mary, we are called upon to choose better part in life

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 27th Week : Tuesday*

*Gospel : Luke 10:38-42*

*First Reading : Gal 6:14-18*

*Like Mary, we are called upon to choose better part in life*

*1) Mary's Choice*

The Gospel of the day gives us the story of Mary and Martha. 

As we see in the Gospel, Jesus tells us that Mary has chosen the better part 

In this context, we are called upon to choose the better part in life 

*2) What is the better part in life*

In the Gospel it appears that sitting at the foot of Jesus and listening to Jesus is considered to be the better part in life 

From this image we can conclude the following things could be considered as the better things in life to choose

Sitting at the foot of Jesus means 

Being with Jesus

Listening to the scriptures

Spending time in prayer 

Working for the Kingdom of God 

Practing the message of Jesus, that is, the message of forgiveness, love, service, sharing etc 

*3) What is the better part to choose in my Life?*

Trying ones best to bring up a exemplary Christian family 

Trying to become to become a good neighbor 

Helping when some one is in need 

Trying ones best to live a sincere and holy life 

Trying ones best to become generous towards others 

Taking initiatives to motivate others 

Inspiring others thorough ones life witness 

There are numerous better things  to choose in life 

*4) What is my Choice?*

Mary Chose the better part in her life 

St Francis of Assisi chose better part in life which helped him to become great saint 

Mather Theresa chose better things by serving the poor and marginalised 

All these became great saints because to chose the better things in life 

So what is my Choice?

*5) Choice is Crucial in life*

Choice is very crucial in life. Because a particular choice either it can build life or it can destroy life 

Choices in life are crucial because one can't reverse the choice, when one chooses something in life 

One can't escape from making choices everyday in life

If so what is my choice for better things in life?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*