There is no particular time, day or moment to do good : Good is Done at all time

GOSPEL THOUGHTS*

*Ordinary Season : 30th Week : Monday*

*Gospel : Lk 13:10-17*

*First Reading : Rom 8:12-17*

*There is no particular time, day or moment to do good : Good is Done at all time*

*1) The Leader of the Synagogue on doing good*

The understanding of the Leader of the Synagogue, was very narrow and wrongly motivated 

According to Him, except on sabbath day, people can work or do good to others 

But on the sabbath day, since one is not supposed to work, no question of doing any type of work, including the good work 

This is the issue which is being discussed in today's Gospel

*2) Jesus on doing Good*

Jesus came to this world to do good and Jesus went on doing good 

Jesus didn't see the perticu day or time, or moment to do good 

The Gospel of the day presents to us a situation where Jesus cures a woman on the sabbath day, who was under the power of Satan for 18 years 

So, for Jesus doing good becomes the primary tasks of his mission, which can be done at any moment    

*3) Good must be done at all times*

By curing a woman on the sabbath day, Jesus clearly gives a message that, Good can be done at any moment. 

There is no particular date, time, or moment to do the good work, but at any moment depends on the need and the gravity of the situation, one can do good any time 

*4) Doing Good does not break any law*

The synagogue leader was of the opinion that by doing something good on the sabbath day, is equal to breaking of the law 

Jesus shows, by doing good no law is broken, at any moment or at any time 

So, doing good does not result in breaking of any laws 

*5) There is no Holiday for doing Good"*

From Jesus' life, it is very clear that, there is no Holiday for doing good 

All days, all moments, are equally important to do good

The concept of Holiday does not apply in doing good 

By doing good, we radiate the God's goodness to others 

*6) How about my life?*

There is only a limited time to do good. One should utilize this time in doing good 

Since there is only a limited time to do good, there is no question of thinking of doing  bad

Good works bring God's blessings. Bad works produce only bad effects in our life 

I have been chosen and sent by the Lord, to do good and only Good 

What Good do I do every day? Am I satisfied in doing good or still more good works needed to do? 

*7)  Simple Good Works*

Giving a smile 

Appreciation for good things 

Thanking for the good things 

Practicing patience

Practicing humility

Practicing forgiveness

Cooperation in good works 

Service whenever needed

Practicing generosity

Practicing discipline

Helping others 

Being with others/ needy 

Sharing the pains of others 

Giving good example

Encouragement for the little ones  

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*