Gospel: Matthew
9:9-13
As Jesus passed by, he
saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow
me.” And he got up and followed him. While he was at table in his house, many
tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. The
Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with
tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not
need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I
desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
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Reflection:
Does Jesus have a soft
spot for sinners? Yes Jesus has a soft spot for all of us: sinners. For example
in our gospel HE called a tax collector and a sinful man named Matthew. After
calling Matthew Jesus went to his house to dine with tax collectors and
sinners.
All of us are sinners and
Jesus is continuously calling upon us to leave for good our sinfulness and
follow HIM. The gravity of our sins are not anymore important for Jesus what is
important for HIM is we respond to HIS call same as how Matthew in our gospel
responded.
Perhaps you may ask, why
is Jesus calling me to follow HIM? Among many other reasons Jesus wants us to
be freed from the bondage of sin; HE wants us to be enlightened by HIS grace.
And Jesus wants to save us from going to the kingdom of the devil. These are
reasons why HE calls us to follow HIM.
Your life will never be
the same again once you accept this offer of Jesus. There will be healing in
your family; you will now become averse to commit any form of sin and you will
be freed from its bondage. Are you not tired of sinning? Are you not
tired of a life without peace and contentment?
Why not respond
and see for yourself the miracle and healing that Jesus will bring into your
life. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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