TODAY'S WORD

By


Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore

On that day [she] shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which [she has] rebelled against [God]” (Zeph 3:11)

Today’s Reflection

Today, the prophet Zephaniah invites the defiled, rebellious and oppressing city to change her ways so that, “On that day [she] shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which [she has] rebelled against [God]” (Zeph 3:11). We are that defiled city, and the spirit of this season invites us to repentance, as we noted at its beginning some weeks ago. 

We are called to follow the footsteps of the first son of a man who was rebellious at first but changed later to do his father’s will. 

The Gospel of the Day presents to us an interesting parable of two Sons who are asked to work by their Father.

 One SAYS YES... but DOES NOT! 

The other SAYS NO... BUT DOES!

 One preaches... but does not practise! 

The other does not preach... but practises!

 One consents initially...but refuses finally! 

The other refuses initially...but consents finally!

  How often does this situation arise in our own lives and situations too...

 

 We pledge ourselves at trendy events, for the cause of the poor...but we fail to help...

Many others remain quite unnoticed...but become forerunners for the cause of the poor!

 

We make a big show and be popular as a helpful person...but we fail in some genuine needs..

Many others remain quite unnoticed...but are present with their full force to render help!

 

We make many resolutions on new year days or birthdays.. but fail to materialize them...

Many others remain quite unnoticed... but are able to make many amendments and changes!

 

We make many promises to the Lord during feast days or novena times... but fail to live up...

Many others remain quite unnoticed… but render much love to the Lord through the year!

 We all experience this "I will do"... but "I did not do" experiences in life.

 On the personal Faith Level, this trend is seen more distinctly and vividly...


 RESOLUTION

As we turn to seek his face therefore, we pray that he may look upon us with mercy, hear our prayers and heal us, our families and our land. 

Have an awesome day.