GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Advent Season : 2nd Week : Thursday*
*Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary*
*Gospel : Lk 1:26-38*
*First Reading : Gn 3:9-15, 20*
*SECOND READING - Eph 1:3-6, 11-12*
*"For His Kingdom there will be no end.”*
*1) His Kingdom starts with Mary*
Today as we are celebrating the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed virgin Mary, it reminds us the beginning of the new reign through the Son of God
Jesus, who will be born through Mary, makes Mary's birth special and unique
That is why this could be called as new era, new beginning and new reign of God
*2) His Kingdom*
Here it refers to the Kingdom of God, which will be established by Jesus Christ
The kingdom which Jesus begins through His teaching and preaching becomes His Kingdom and the Kingdom of God
*3) His Kingdom consists in what?*
Jesus kingdom does not consists in Material things and according the Worldly Standards
His kingdom consists in Heavenly things and on Higher values
So His Kingdom consists in the Following
Love
Mercy
Forgiveness
Sharing
Generosity
Truth
Humility
Sacrifice
Service
Compassion
Sincerity
Patience
Tolerance
Peace
Harmony
Respect
*4) Why His Kingdom has no end*
The answer is very simple
All the above mentioned values have no end. They are eternal values and there is no end for it
So a kingdom which is established, under the foundation of Eternal Values has no end
Such a Kingdom lasts for eternity
So the Kingdom built by Jesus has no end. It goes for eternity
*5) Where is my Kingdom?*
As a Christian I am the follower of Christ
In this context where is my kingdom? On what things I have built my Kingdom?
Is it on material things or on the eternal things?
If it is built on eternal things, it has no end.
We are called upon to build the Kingdom of God on the eternal values
Am I ready to do this mission??
*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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