Prepare the Way of the Heart for Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Advent Season : 2nd Week : Sunday*

*Gospel : Mt 3:1-12*

*First Reading : Is 11:1-10*

*SECOND READING- Rom 15:4-9*

*Prepare the Way of the Heart for Jesus*

*1) Advent is a preparing time*

In advent season we prepare ourselves to receive Jesus 

Primarily Jesus comes into our heart and not to the crib. So we need to prepare our heart to receive Jesus 

So the Gospel of the day gives us a call to *Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.*

So we need to concentrate the various paths leading to the destiny 

*2) Heart is the Center*

Our heart is the centre, where Jesus wants to enter

So we need to concentrate on the various ways which lead to the heart 

*3) Various ways which lead to the heart*

*Eyes* : Eyes are the primary vehicle of the heart. Eyes carry the reality to the heart through the mind

*Ears* : Ears are another important vehicle which carry the reality to the heart through the mind 

*Mouth*: Mouth/Tongue is also a instrument which help the heart to get the reality 

*Hands* Hands help the heart I getting the reality to the destiny 

*Mind* An important aspect of the Body which ultimately helps the heart to understand and to receive the reality 

*4) Urgency of  straightening of the Ways*

All the ways which lead to the heart need to the straightened and repaired so that the Lord may enter into the heart 

Straightening of the eyes will help to see Jesus clearly

Straightening of the ears will help us to hear clearly the message of Jesus 

Straightening of the mouth will help us to speak clearly about Jesus 

Straightening of the hands will clearly to touch and hold Jesus in our hands 

Straightening of the mind will help us to understand Jesus clearly in our life 

Straightening of all these ways will facilitate Jesus to move towards our heart and to remain there 

*5) Am I ready?*

We want Jesus to take birth in our heart 

So we need to prepare the way for the same 

So am I ready to straighten the ways, which help us to receive Jesus in heart? 

What is my response?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*