GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season: Eleventh Week : Tuesday*
*Gospel : Mt 5:43-48*
*First Reading : 1 Kgs 21:17-29*
*The Shop of Love in the Market of hatred*
*1) The Market of Hatred*
The present day world witnesses the Market for hatred than for Love
Hatred is being sold, used for business and for many other things
The market of hatred is growing rapidly, because it serves the selfish motives of human beings
*2) Jesus' response to the market of Hatred*
There are two things which can destroy this market
A) The spirit of reconciliation
B) The Grace of God
In this context Jesus tells is to Love ones enemies and pray for them. This will reduce the business for hatred and increase the business for Love
*3) Loving ones enemies*
It is a radical teaching of Jesus
So far the audience of Jesus was familiar with the culture of loving ones friends, love those who love, help those who help etc
Beyond this teaching, loving ones enemies and praying for them is unthinkable
Jesus is challenging His audience to change this perspective and to have the divine approach, which includes the love of enemies
*4) The Love Shop of Jesus*
The Love shop of Jesus has brought a new revolution in the society today
The love shop of Jesus is becoming most powerful shop than any other shop in the market of hatred
The Love shop of Jesus calls us to empty ourselves to destroy the Market of hatred
Jesus destroyed the Market of hatred, which was established by scribes and Pharisees, king Herod, Pilot the Governor, and the high priest Kaipas
*5) Mission of Building the shop of Love in the market of Hatred*
Tremendous amount of patience is needed
Ready to face any kind of humiliations
Ready to sacrifice ones life for others
Ready to wash the feet on one another
Ready to serve one another
Ready to work hard
Am I ready for this mission?
*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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