Reflection for WEDNESDAY, 11th Week, Ordinary Time.
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest, Bidar
Today's Gospel Verses
Matthew 6:16-18
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Today's Reflection
It is said that when our life flashes before our eyes, it means that life is coming to an end.
That is how stories and movies portray it, but whether that is true or not is another matter.
Nonetheless, we can still think about it and do some reflections about life.
If ever we were to have this experience, what do we think would be the images and memories that will be flashed before our eyes?
Would we be proud of those moments? Or would we rather not be reminded of those moments?
In the gospel, Jesus gave a basic teaching about life, and that is God sees and God knows what we are doing and what are our intentions and motives.
But God is watching us, not so much to judge us or to catch us in the act.
Rather He wants to reward us when what we do is for love of Him and for love of neighbour.
At the end of the day, when we close off with a prayer, let us also think about the deeds and intentions of the day.
For those that have been for the glory of God, we give thanks and praise.
For those in which we have failed and were selfish and self-centred actions and intentions, we ask for mercy and forgiveness and pray that we will do better for the next day.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good morning. Have a nice day.