Gospel: Mark 8:11-13
The Pharisees came forward and began to argue
with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the
depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I
say to you, no sign will be given to this generation. Then he left them, got
into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.
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Reflection:
A man
would always be bothered whenever he watches on the internet news about
earthquakes, storms and other natural calamities. He would always tell himself.
“Is this a sign that the end of this world is near?” Then he would calm down by
saying, “I trust the Lord Jesus Christ therefore I am not disturbed nor
bothered.
Why is it
that many of us are easily bothered whenever we see natural calamities? This is
for the simple reason that we lack faith otherwise if we don’t lack faith we
would not be easily bothered. Human as we are it’s natural for us to be
bothered by these natural calamities. However, we should always quickly assure
ourselves that Jesus is in control we therefore have to regain our confidence
under this disturbing situation.
In the
gospel for today the Pharisees were asking for a sign from Jesus. Why? For the
simple reason that they were testing Him and aside from that they simply don’t have
faith in Jesus.
How about
you? Are you easily disturbed by the many calamities and disasters that are
unfolding before your eyes? Are you easily bothered by the many problems that
you are facing right now?
Do not be
bothered for Jesus is in control, no sign is stronger than Jesus Himself. He is
more than enough to calm you amidst your fears and problems whatever those
problems are. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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