GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Advent Season : 1st Week : Tuesday*
*Gospel : Lk 10:21-24*
*First Reading : Is 11:1-10*
*Advent is a time to see new sprouting in our own Lif*
*1) Sprouting in Today's First Reading*
The first reading of today speaking about sprouting
Sprouting is something which brings about new life, new beginning, new way of life, new thinking and new direction.
The reference to the sprouting in today's first reading speaks about the arrival of the Messiah and the fulfillment of the the prophecy
So this sprouting has deep relevance to our life
*2) Advent is a time for Sprouting*
As we know that sprouting beings about a new beginning, new life, new way of being and new way of looking at the kingdom of God, we need to allow the process of sprouting in our life
Sprouting in our life allows many good things to happen and to make our life, a joyful and meaningful one
*3) Advent demands to allow the sprouting of the following things in our life*
The Sprouting of love
The sprouting of faith
The sprouting of hope
The sprouting of forgiveness
The sprouting of humility
The sprouting of happiness
The sprouting of courage
The sprouting of integrity
The sprouting of sincerity
The sprouting of sincere efforts
The sprouting of faithfulness
The sprouting of discipline
The sprouting of sharing
The sprouting of sacrifice
The sprouting of compassionate heart
The sprouting of hardwork
The sprouting of respect
The sprouting of generosity
The sprouting of right thinking
The sprouting of adjustment
*4) Sprouting - Non stop Growth*
When something starts sprouting, it grows and growth becomes a continuous process
Once the process of sprouting starts, it can't stop. It goes on and on
There is no fullstop for growth. So this is the greatness as well as the mystery of sprouting
*5) Change and growth is the aim of Sprouting*
In any process, which starts with sprouting, the final aim is change and growth
Change and growth are the two integral part of the mystery of sprouting.
*6) My life and the reality of Sprouting*
What things am I thinking for this advent to sprout in my life?
What are the things have I already put for sprouting?
Am I giving a special importance to the process of sprouting in my life, during thing season of Advent
Since Advent is a new beginning, it demands something new to sprout to in our 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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