Jesus' Mission in Simple words

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Lenten Season  : First Week : Monday*

*Gospel : Mt 25:31-46*

*First Reading : Lv 19:1-2, 11-18*

*Jesus' Mission in Simple words*

*1) The Core Message of Jesus' Mission*

The Gospel of the day speaks about the core message of Jesus' mission and Christian Spirituality 

The Gospel puts across this core message in simple terms, which can be understood by any one 

This core message is very powerful and very heart touch which directly affects the lives of the people 

*2) The kernel of the Core message*

The Gospel gives us this in the following format 

*I was hungry and you gave me food*

*I was thirsty and you gave me drink,*

*I was a stranger and you welcomed me*

*I was naked and you clothed me,*

*I was ill and you cared for me,*

*I was in prison and you visited me*

So beautifully explained in today's Gospel

*3) Any one can do these things*

The message of Jesus is very clear and which can be done by any one 

The above said things are very appealing which touch the everyday living experience of our life 

So, Jesus gives us the simplest method to carry out His mission in an effective way 

*4) Need Some self discipline*

To carry out the mission of the Lord, which is mentioned above, one need to follow certain self-discipline 

Need to consider other as ones own brother or sister 

Need to have generous heart 

Need a great amount of humility

Need to understand the message of Jesus in a deeper way 

Need to think about the needy people 

*5) Helping to Jesus Himself*

The Gospel clearly says *whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.*

It appears many have not realised the hidden meaning and gravity of this message 

Its reaching out Jesus. 

If Jesus is in real need who will reject. No one. On the contrary there will be millions of people who will come forward to help Jesus 

But the same people are not able to see Jesus in the poor, marginalized, down trodden, suffering and in others 

The moment one realises the real meaning of the above words definitely will help others 

But the question is how many will understand the gravity of this message

What about me *whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.*

Have I understood the meaning of these words in a deeper way? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*