GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season: Twenty Seventh Week : Saturday*
*Gospel : Lk 11:27-28*
*First Reading : Jl 4:12-21*
*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12*
*The Blessed Womb of Mary : The Blessed Heart and Life of Mine*
*1) Blessed Is the Womb – The Gift of Receiving Christ*
Mary’s womb was blessed because she received Jesus in the most intimate way.
In her openness and humility, she allowed God’s plan to unfold through her.
We too are called to be “wombs” for God’s presence — spaces where His Word can take root and grow.
Am I open to God’s will, even when it surprises or challenges me? Do I make room in my life for His Word to live and grow?
*2) Blessed Is the Heart – The Gift of Loving Christ Deeply*
To carry Jesus in the heart means to let His love shape our emotions, thoughts, and desires.
A heart that truly carries Jesus radiates peace, forgiveness, and compassion.
A heart that holds Jesus cannot harbor hatred, bitterness, or pride. It beats in rhythm with mercy.
How can I let my heart be more like His—gentle, forgiving, and loving toward others.
*3) Blessed Is the Life – The Gift of Living for Christ*
It’s not enough to carry Jesus privately in our hearts; we are called to live Him out through our words and actions.
When we live with integrity, kindness, and faith, we show the world that Christ truly lives within us.
Is my life a reflection of the One I claim to follow? Do others see Jesus through my patience, service, and joy?
*4) The Unity of Womb, Heart, and Life*
The womb symbolizes receiving Jesus, the heart symbolizes loving Him, and the life symbolizes living Him.
Together, they describe the complete Christian journey — welcoming, nurturing, and sharing Christ.
To truly “carry” Jesus means to allow Him to dwell in every part of us — body, mind, and soul.
Each day, I can pray: “Lord, help me to carry You within me — in my thoughts, my heart, and in the way I live.”
*5) The Harmony of Heart, Mind, and Life*
Carrying Jesus fully means letting Him dwell in every dimension of who we are — to love Him with all our heart, understand Him with all our mind, and serve Him with all our life (cf. Luke 10:27).
If one part is missing, our faith becomes incomplete. Love without truth can mislead; knowledge without love becomes cold; action without both can be empty.
I can strive for balance — letting faith touch my feelings, thoughts, and actions equally.
*6) Mary as the Model*
Mary’s life unites all these dimensions.
She received Jesus in her womb, pondered His mysteries in her heart, and lived a life entirely given to God.
Her example shows us what it means to be truly blessed — not in fame or comfort, but in faithfulness and surrender.
Like Mary, may I say each day, “Let it be done to me according to Your word.”
*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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