GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season : 29th Week : Thursday*
*Gospel : Lk 12:49-53*
*First Reading : Rom 6:19-23*
*The possible reasons for setting the earth on Fire*
*1) Fire immediately draws our Attention*
Whenever and wherever there is fire, it immediately draws our attention
Fire can't remain in silent or in slow motion. It is always active and spreads very fast
*2) Fire is not limited to any Religion*
Fire goes beyond the boundaries of religion, caste and creed
Fire is no way limited to few but it is the part and parcel of our life.
Fire is needed for everyone. This shows the universality of the fire
*3) Fire brings us everyone together*
Fire has the capacity to bring the people together. When there is fire, people don't see the religion, status, economic conditions, culture or any other views.
Simply everyone comes together and work together. So fire has the aspect of Unity and not division
*4) Fire has the Quality to change*
Fire can change anything that comes into its contact
It changes everything into ashes. This quality of bringing the change is also very important to Jesus
The fire also purifies everything that comes into its contact. Purification is at the heart of fire
*5) Fire has the quality of destruction*
Fire can destroy anything that comes into its contact
All the unwanted things we collect and then we put it in the fire. These unwanted things are destroyed by fire
*6) The Speciality of Jesus' Fire*
In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about the fire and setting the earth on Fire
Jesus is not speaking about the physical fire. The fire which Jesus speaks is very clear from His life and Mission
The fire of forgiveness
The fire of love
The fire of humility
The fire of service
The fire of mercy
The fire of salvation
The fire of liberation from sin
The fire of patience
The fire of trust
The fire of generosity
The fire of prayer
The fire of faithfulness
The fire of commitment
The fire of goodwill
The fire of sacrifice
The fire of courage
The fire of the Cross
The fire of friendship
The fire of Hope
Jesus has set the World on these fires. Now this fire is burning everywhere.
Many are trying to extinguish this fire through various means. But no one will succeed, because the fire set by Jesus is very powerful and no one can extinguish this fire
What is my role in the mission of setting the fire?
How far the fire of Jesus is burning in my Life?
*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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