Son of Man is the Sign for this Generation

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 28th Week : Monday*

*Gospel : Lk 11:29-32*

*First Reading : Rom 1:16-25*

*Son of Man is the Sign for this Generation*

*1) The issue of the Sign*

The Gospel of the day discuses about the sign which is needed to confirm the identity of Jesus 

In this context Jesus tells those who are seeking for sign, Prophet Jonah was a greatest sign for Ninevites, who changed their life at the preaching of Jonah 

Like wise the Son of Man himself is the greatest visible sign for this present Generation. No other sign  can be given to them 

*2) Jesus is the Sign for Everyone*

Jesus is the Sign of God's love for entire Humanity

In Jesus we see all signs which are necessary for salvation and for a good and holy Life 

Jesus is the Sign from Heaven, Who is the Way, Truth and life to Heaven

*3) Various Signs of Jesus*

Jesus is the Sign and Whatever Jesus does becomes a sign. Accordingly we can see these as signs of Jesus 

Jesus as the Sign of forgiveness

Jesus as the sign of humility

Jesus as the sign of God's Love 

Jesus as the Sign of compassion

Jesus as the sign of Light

Jesus as the sign of Truth 

Jesus as the sign of sacrifice

Jesus as the sign of service 

Jesus as the sign of patience

Jesus as the sign of simplicity

Jesus as the sign of Holiness

Jesus as the sign of terror to the Devil and Satan

Jesus as the sign of God's Mercy 

Jesus as the sign of Right things 

Jesus as the sign of Healing 

Jesus as the sign Conversion

Jesus as the Sign of Salvation

These are the greatest signs which were given to us through Jesus for deepening our faith and to live our life in an effective way 

*4) Do I still Search for signs?*

Even though there are so many signs from the life of Jesus do I still search for a sign in terms of miracles in my life? 

Miracles do happen in our life on day today basis. But the question is, am I able to recognize them with the eyes of faith? 

Is my faith merely depends on miracles and healing, just like that of scribes and Pharisees? 

*5) In Jesus we have every Sign*

The presence of Jesus brings everything in life 

Since Jesus is the greatest sign, expecting another sign would lead lack of faith in the person of Jesus 

Jesus is everything and Jesus is evey sign. There is no other greater other sign than Jesus himself 

Looking for other signs would result in making the sign greater than Jesus, which becomes a idolatry

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*