Speaking of Heavenly things Vs Speaking of Earthly things

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Second Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Jn 3:31-36*

*First Reading : Acts 5:27-33*

*Speaking of Heavenly things Vs Speaking of Earthly things*

*1) Two levels of Speech*

*"Speech is power; speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel"* Ralph Waldo Emerson

A good speech can change any situation

The Gospel of the day speaks about the two levels of speeches which we witness in our day to today lives 

The speaking of heavenly things 

The speaking of Earthly things 

*2) Speaking of Heavenly things*

All those who come from above, will be able to speak about heavenly things 

The following are some of the examples of heavenly things 

*Forgiveness* Forgiveness belongs to the heavenly area. That's why Jesus was able to speak about it and able to practice it, even from the Cross

*Service* Service belongs to Heaven. That's why Jesus was able to wash the feet of His disciples. Through this he has set an example for all of us to speak about service and serve the needy in our day today lives 

*Love* Love belongs to Heaven. That's why Jesus was able to love Every one. God's love was so powerful he gave his only son 

Only those who are from heaven can speak and live in Love 

*Sacrifice* Sacrifice belongs to Heaven. It is God who made the first great Sacrifice, by Giving His Son to the World. One who speaks and does the sacrifice is clearly from above 

*Humility* one who speaks and practices the Humility is from Heaven. Jesus humbled himself up to the Cross. Humility is a heavenly thing

*3) Speaking of Earthly Things*

Those who think about this world and its glory are immersed in speaking of earthly things. Some of the examples are as follows 

One who always speaks about the power 

One who speaks about the authority

One who speaks about the position

One who speaks about the Money and ways of making money 

One who speaks about the wealth and property

One who speaks about the pomp and glory of this world

One who speaks about the ones glory and achievements

One who speaks about the  language of revenge and hatred 

One who speaks about the language of gossip and lose talk 

One who speaks about the language of greed, selfishness, domination, etc 

All these things makes a person really belong to this earth 

*4) Effects of speaking of heavenly and earthly things*

The more we think about heavenly things, we tend to speak and execute the heavenly things 

The more we think about earthly things, we tend to speak earthly things, which leads to immerse in earthly things 

Heavenly things make us better and holy persons where as the earthly things spoil our life 

*5) Which one I speak?*

What is the content of my every day speech?

Is it about the heavenly things or is it about the earthly things? 

Spiritual revival can take place only by speaking heavenly things and practicing it. 

So what is the content of my speech?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*