How does the Lord leave me at the end of the Day?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 6th Week - Monday*

*Gospel : Mk 8:11-13*

*First Reading : Gn 4:1-15, 25*

*How does the Lord leave me at the end of the Day?*

*1)  Jesus Left Them - (Pharisees)*

The last part of the Gospel says that *he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.*

This particular sentence has a lot of importance in the context of the Gospel and also in our life 

Let's try to analyse the meaning of this gesture of Jesus in our life 

*2) The reaction of Jesus when he Left*

The Gospel clearly gives the reaction of Jesus. Which can be summarized in the following way 

Jesus felt surprised to see that the Pharisees are asking for a sign from heaven 

He was sad to see their disbelief and the lack of faith 

He was really felt soo much to know the crooked intention of the Pharisees. The intention is to test Jesus 

With sadness Jesus had to counter question them in a different way. The questions was *Why does this generation seek a sign?*

Finally Jesus didn't give any sign because of their crookedness. Jesus had to leave without doing anything for those people 

*3) We meet Jesus during the Day*

From Morning till we go to bed, we encounter Jesus in diffent way 

Reading of the Gospel and meditating it 

Common and personal prayer 

The celebration of various sacraments

The good and charitable work, selfless service

Practice of the Gospel values 

Many other occasions to meet Jesus during the day 

*4) Intention of meeting Jesus*

Pharisees had very crooked and selfish intention of meeting Jesus. That is to trap Jesus and to humiliate Him 

Such intention could not work in any way and finally the Pharisees were losers and they were humiliated by themselves for their crookedness

What is my intention of meeting Jesus? 

What are the intentions I put forward to Jesus when I meet Him? 

Are they self centred and selfish interest? 

Are they centred around on only my wellbeing? 

Do they have any intention of teaching lessons to the other or wishing something bad for others? 

*5) How does the Lord leave at the end of the Day?*

Jesus left the Pharisees, without doing anything or not answering their and with sadness

How does I feel at the end of the day? 

Do I feel that Jesus has left me without answering my prayer? If so I need to find out what sort of prayer I am doing? 

*6) Prophet Simeon's Prayer*

*At last, all powerful Master you give leave to your servant to go in peace, according to your promise*

*For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all nations, the light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to Israel, your people*

Wonderful prayer of Prophet Simeon. May our Prayer and divine experience be like this always 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*