GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season: Thirty Second Week : Monday*
*Gospel : Lk 17:1-6*
*First Reading : Ti 1:1-9*
*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6*
*I Am Sorry or I repent*
*1) Powerful Words*
The Gospel of the day has these words
At the peripheral level they appear to be very simple words
*I am Sorry* has three words
*I repent* has two words
But they are very powerful words, if some one takes them very seriously
Let us try to understand the importance of it
*2) I am Sorry/ I repent - End of quarrel*
These words comes in the context of quarrel.
When one of the parties says, I am sorry or I repent, automatically the quarrel stops. The quarrel does not continue at all
*3) I am Sorry/ I repent - End of Argument*
These words put an end for all sorts of arguments
Whatever may be the situation, how intense may be the argument, the moment one says *I am sorry* or *I repent* the whole argument collapses and give rise to a new situation
*4) I am Sorry/ I repent - Self reflection*
The moment one says these words, he/she definitely looks at his/her own life
The person realises that there is something wrong in the self
Such an awareness is very much necessary for the change of Life
*5) I am Sorry/ I repent - Unites*
These words, also have the power to unite the broken parties, broken relationships and hearts
The moment one utters these words there begins the vibrations of uniting both sides
This is the power of these words
*6) I am Sorry/ I repent - Rise of new beginning*
These words have the power to give new beginning, which can take the life in new direction
That's why Jesus also began highlighting the importance of the word *Repent*
Such new beginnings are very essential to live the purpose of our life
*7) I am Sorry/ I repent - Effects change of Life*
These words completely change ones life
It is also true that these words change the life of both the parties
Both lose their argument for fight but get new opportunity to change their life
This is the power of these words
*8) I am Sorry/ I repent - Sign of Freedom*
This is a special freedom, which can not be given by anyone
The person also freed from, some times, paying back the damages, caused by fight
In a way it has the power to free oneself from the burden
*9) I am Sorry/ I repent - in My Life*
How does this word work in my life?
How often do I use these words?
The more I use, the more I grow
Do I find it very hard to use these words in my life?/
What are the benefits which I have already enjoyed by the use of these words, in my personal life, family life and in the societal life, where I interact every day?
*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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