Am I a earthly person or from above?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Second Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Jn 3:31-36*

*First Reading : Acts 5:27-33*

*Am I a earthly person or from above?*

*1) Two things*

The Gospel of the day speaks about two things 

The earthly things and the things from above, which means from heaven 

Earthly things could be considered as the material things, where as the things from above could be considered as holy things, good things, eternal things etc 

*2) The identity of the person*

The Gospel of the day also gives us a opportunity to think about our own identity 

Our identity also seen from the point of view of what things we speak 

If we speak the things from above or holy things, or eternal things, our identity is that of God's children 

When we speak about the earthly things, we become earthly persons 

*3) Earthly and Heavenly things*

All good things are considered as things from above 

God is good and all good things come from above 

These good things can be found everywhere. Good things are also found on the earth 

Good things are, love, sacrifice, service, humility, patience, simplicity, truthfulness, faithfulness, holiness, prayerfulness 

In one word, all the Gospel values, and good things could be considered as things from above 

Earthly things are considered as pride, anger, hostility, revenge, pleasure, and all bad things 

*4) Christians are called to speak and practice the things from above*

Jesus is our model. He spoke and practiced things from above 

All those who follow Jesus are supposed to follow the example of Jesus 

So it is very important that all Christians are called upon to live and proclaim the heavenly things in and through our life 

*5) Heavenly things lead us to God*

The Gospel also clarifies that all those who speak about heavenly things are able to practice the same 

When we practice these things, we become the children of God and we are able to recognize God 

Finally these Good things take us to God and to heaven

*6) What do I speak?*

What is the content of my speech?

Am I speaking about the earthly things or things from above? 

What are the hurdles to speak the things from above?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*