Gospel: Luke
13:31-35
Some
Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Go away, leave this area because Herod wants
to kill you.” He replied, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and
I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my
purpose. Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow, and the following day, for
it is impossible that a prophet should die outside of Jerusalem.’
“Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many
times I yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood
under her wings, but you were unwilling! Behold, your house will be abandoned. But
I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, Blessed is
he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
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Reflection:
Do you
have the courage to peacefully face anyone who tries to bully you or even
threaten your life?
Jesus
life was being threatened by King Herod the very same King Herod who ordered the
beheading of John the Baptist. But instead of scampering to look for a safe
hiding place Jesus told the Pharisees: “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast
out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I
accomplish my purpose (Luke 13:32-33). ...
Jesus was
so focused on His mission that He did not allow even a threat to His life to
deter Him. Such is
Jesus, always true to His mission and always courageous even at the cost of His life.
As we
move on with our life we too will have our own set of obstacles and challenges
to face. Many of us would crumble because of the overwhelming odds and the
weight of the responsibilities. But if what we are doing is for God and for the
good of His people. We must continue
with fervor and not lose heart.
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