Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth" - The Triple Mission

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 6th Week - Thursday*

*Gospel : Gn 9:1-13*

*First Reading : Mk 8:27-33*

*"Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth"  - The Triple Mission* 

*1) God's Command*

The above command is found in the Book of Genesis . God said this to Noah, which is applicable to all human beings 

In the Above command there is a threefold mission. 

This threefold mission comprises the building of the Kingdom of God here on earth 

*2) Three Fold Mission*

*A) Be Fruitful* All of are called to fruitful in our life

A fruitful person is the one who is able to produce good results through ones work 

We should never become fruitless persons. Fruitless tree is cut and thrown into fire. Like wise if we are fruitless we will be thrown into the fire of hell 

*B) Multiply*

It is not enough to become fruitful. But we need to multiply the good fruit in our surroundings 

 When we multiply the good fruits we are able to share with others 

By multiplying the good works we are able to spread only the good works, which creates a positive feelings everywhere. 

*C) Fill the Earth*

When we become fruitful, the works are multiplied. The multiplied works must fill our surroundings 

If the multiplied works are kept only with us, then we become selfish. That is why we need to share with others 

That is the meaning of filling the earth. When we fill the earth with good works, the God's Kingdom is built in our surroundings

*3) Triple mission in all areas of Life*

In the context it is understood that fruitful, multiplying and filling the earth is referred to the mission of the family 

But at the same time, this triple mission is applicable to all the areas of our life 

Each of us have our particular mission. Either teaching, guiding, helping, serving, etc

We are called to become fruitful, multiply and fill the earth in whatever we do 

So this triple mission is applicable to all the areas of our life 

*4) My Life*

In what areas of my life is very fruitful? 

What areas of my life is being multiplied?? 

What areas of my life is filling the earth? 

How this triple mission is realised through my life? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*