GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Easter Season: Seventh Week : Monday*
*Gospel : Jn 16:29-33*
*First Reading : Acts 19:1-8*
*In the world you will have trouble,*
*1) A great Fact*
In today's Gospel, Jesus reveals a great fact. The fact about the troubles in the world
The World is filled with various troubles and a human person can't avoid certain troubles in his/her life
One can't cross the life in this world, without encountering the troubles
*2) Jesus faced many troubles*
In the life of Jesus from the moment of conception, till he ascended into heaven there were many troubles
At his conception, at his birth, at his childhood, at his mission, at his passion, death and resurrection there were many troubles, which Jesus had to face to accomplish his mission
Being the Son of God, Jesus went through all the troubles in the world, to show the reality of Human life
*3) Efforts for Trouble free Life*
The world is running towards the trouble free life in this world
The Artificial Intelligence, the Scientific development and other areas of grow, try to promise the human beings more comforts and less troubles in the World
But in fact in the world troubles have not come down, but they have increased and human life seems to be miserable, in certain situations
*4) The troubles in the World*
Wars between the countries
Greed for power, money, position, authority, wealth and property, creates lots of troubles and many become victims of this situation
Troubles because of the religion, food habits, cultural differences, belief systems, difference of opinions in various areas of our life, ultimately creates lots of troubles in our life
*5) Spiritual Troubles*
As Christians we face lots of spiritual troubles to live our life in Holiness and purity
Troubles of sin
Troubles of temptations
Troubles of boidly emotions
Troubles of bodily pleasures
Troubles of peace of mind
Troubles of sickness
Troubles of guilt feelings
Troubles of greed vs generosity
Troubles of revenge vs forgiveness
So like wise there are plenty of troubles in our spiritual life
*6) Troubles in my Life*
What are the troubles I go through every day in my life
Troubles of health
Troubles of finance
Troubles of security
Troubles of social status
Troubles of property
Troubles of wealth
Troubles of greed
Troubles of anger
Troubles of jealousy
Troubles of spirituality
Troubles of generosity
Troubles of rejection
Troubles of isolation
Troubles of loneliness
Troubles of emotional life
Troubles of bodily passions
Troubles of responsibility
Troubles of faithfulness
Troubles of prayer life
Troubles of daily work
Troubles of family members
Troubles of property disputes
Troubles of selfishness
Troubles of fear and anxiety
Life is filled with Troubles. There is a trouble in everything. But how do I look at these troubles?
*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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