Gospel: Luke 8:1-3
Jesus
journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the
good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some
women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called
Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s
steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their
resources.
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Reflection:
Who are
the majority crowd during Sunday Holy Mass or daily Holy Mass for that matter?
The majority are women, who are the majority who volunteers for church work?
It’s women again! During the time of Jesus and as it is today the silent
workers and supporters of Jesus and His church are women.
When
Jesus was dying on the cross the majority of those who remained loyal to Him
are women too (Luke 23:49)! The same when Jesus resurrected, the loyal woman
supporters of Jesus saw Him first (Luke 24:9–11).
The
gospel this Friday mentions Jesus, the twelve apostles and a number of women
with different backgrounds. Some are sinners, some are rich and some are poor
also. What brought these women with diverse background together? What made them
silently support Jesus?
It’s
their love and loyalty to Jesus. The same love and loyalty to Jesus that fuels
the many women of today. To silently support Jesus and the church that He
founded through peter.
Like the
women in the gospel who followed and provided help for Jesus. We too are being
challenged to humbly follow Jesus and provide support for the church that He
founded.
What can
you contribute to Jesus and the church today? – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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