Bible
Study: Proverbs 21, 1 to 6, 10 to 13 and
Luke 8, 19 to 21.
Since on
Sunday, our readings have somehow given a particular bend to the act of charity
especially to the poor and needy. Today’s first reading from the book of
Proverbs declares: “He who closes his ears to the cry of the poor will himself
cry out and not be heard.” Proverbs 21, 13.
This
simply means that none of us is actually rich. We all are poor in one way or
the other and are constantly in need of the help of others. That it is someone
else’s turn today does not mean it might not be your turn tomorrow. I cannot
say: “I don’t need you,” because even if I die today, I still need someone to
pray for me. How much more if I am still alive in this small world?
Jesus was
having a crusade one day and the whole arena was filled with people. Then came
in Mary, his mother alongside his other siblings, they wanted to have a word
with Jesus but instead of leaving the entire crowd to give his family members
preferential treatment, Jesus declared: “My Mother and my brothers are those
who hear the word of God and act on it.” In this way, Jesus elevated all
Christians putting us at the same level with his family members so long as we
obey his word.
Jesus
would not look down on us. He treats us like his family despite our
unworthiness. As his family members, Jesus does not expect us to look down on
others no matter their condition in life. Do I belong to this happy family of
Jesus? And if I actually belong, have I taken out time to reach out to my other
siblings in this great family that is not restricted by language, race, colour,
wealth or ethnicity? Why do I treat people differently forgetting the kind of
family I belong to?
Let us
Pray: Lord Jesus, help me live in a manner that truly represents me as a member
of your family. Amen.
May the
martyrs, Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hassang and companions who offered their
very lives for the spread of the faith in Korea intercede for us and give us
courage to stand for our faith even in the face of ongoing persecution today.
Amen.
Good evening.
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you.
Fr. Abu
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