GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season : 34th Week : Wednesday*
*Gospel : Lk 21:12-19*
*First Reading : Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28*
*The Great Words of Hope amidst the Fear*
*1) Scary things in today's Gospel*
The Gospel of the day lists out many scary things
They will seize and persecute you
They will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons
They will have you led before kings and governors
Parents, brothers, sisters, and relatives will betray you
They will put you to death
You will be hated by all
These are the really scary things which are found in today's Gospel
*2) Positive things which are found in today's Gospel*
It is an opportunity to bear witness to Jesus
No need of preparing any kind of defense. Because God himself is our great defender
God himself will give us special type of wisdom to face any kinds of situation
The adversaries will be powerless
Not a hair on your head will be destroyed.
By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”
*3) Both Things are inseparable*
The Gospel of the day, presents to us these both elements are inseparable
They can't be seen as two independent realities, existing opposing to each other
In fact one depends on another
The negative things become like a foundation for the positive things
So both have their own significance and role to play in our life
*4) My attitude towards the Negative things*
How do I see the various scary things mentioned in today's Gospel?
What is my attitude towards these things?
Am I scared to face all these things?
Do I lose my hope and question God, when these things happen in my life
*5) Need to see the positive things*
In spite of having lots of good things, the scary things found in the Gospel draw our attention towards these negative things and blind our vision to see the great in life
When we look the positive aspects, our attitude also changes and we are able to face life in a positive way
Have I noticed the Good things in today's Gospel?
*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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