Gospel: Mark
10:13-16
People were
bringing children to Jesus that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked
them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the
children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to
such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God
like a child* will not enter it.” Then he embraced them and blessed them,
placing his hands on them.
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Reflection:
There were two
best friends who grew-up and eventually grew old still in constant touch with
each other. When they were already in their seventies they were sharing stories
about their children. Best friend number one (1) was so proud of her children
for they became very successful in their respective careers and family life.
Best friend number one’s children were also very loving and caring towards
their parents.
Best friend
number two’s children were the complete opposite of the children of best friend
number one (1). Best friend number two’s children had unstable jobs and their
respective married life was in turmoil.
While the two
best friends were conversing, best friend number two told best friend number
one: “I envy you for your children have very good and fulfilled life, while my
children have no decent life that they could speak of.
All of us want
our children to grow up like the children of best friend number one (1).
Successful in their respective careers and family life and caring and loving to
their parents as well. What is the key here? The key is to bring your children
to Jesus.
In our gospel
when Jesus saw His disciples preventing the children from going toward Him He
scolded them and told them: “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these (Mark 10:14).
When you bring
your children to Jesus great things will happen to them as they grow up. Great
not because they will become very rich materially, great because they will grow
up being blessed and guided by Jesus.
Can you imagine
the great blessings that your children will receive if you would always bring
them with you to attend Holy Mass? Can you imagine the spiritual blessing that
your children will receive if you would introduce them about the life and
teachings of Jesus through the bible? They will grow up to become responsible
and God loving children, they will become children that will love and take care
of their parents.
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