GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season : 24th Week : Friday*
*Gospel : Lk 8:1-3*
*First Reading : 1 Tm 6:2c-12*
*Corrupt minds are deprived of Truth*
*1) Great Wisdom*
The first reading of the day gives us a special insight into the true and real source of Truth.
Every truth comes from God. Through the wisdom, we are able to grasp in our minds
So God communicates the truths to the pure minds
*2) Corrupt Minds*
When the mind is filled with the following things, it becomes a corrupt mind
Verbal disputes
Envy,
Rivalry
Insults
Evil
Suspicions
Mutual friction among people
All these things when filled in the mind, mind becomes a corrupt mind
*3) Corrupt minds are deprived of Truth*
The first reading of the day, tells about the danger of corrupt minds
Corrupt minds are not able to know the truth
Since mind is filled with evil things, there is no scope for the truth emerge in the mind
Negativity only produces further negativity. So corrupt minds will hardly know the Truth.
*4) Purpose of our life is to know the Truth*
The main purpose of our life is to know Truth.
Unless we know the Truth, we can't follow the Truth. Unless we know the Truth, we can't achieve anything in life
So pure mind is very much necessary to know the truth and to follow the Truth
*5) Jesus is the Truth*
Jesus says *I am the Truth* To know this reality one should have pure mind and heart
A corrupt mind and heart will never be able to recognize that Jesus is the Truth and He is the one who will set us free
*6) The need of Purifying our minds*
Since purity of the mind is very much necessary for knowing the Truth, we have a great responsibility to keep our mind pure and holy
Good reading, positive thinking and prayer will definitely help us to cultivate a pure mind, which will enable us to know the truth and to practice the
*Know the Truth, and Truth will set you free* John 8:32
*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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