Reflection for Thursday, 3rd week of Advent 

By


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


Today's WORD of GOD 

Luke 7: 24–28 

After John’s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?  If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces.  But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written:

“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,

who will prepare your way before you.’

I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

Book of Isaiah, Speaks about the Enlargement of the Space of the Tent 

When It Comes to Life, there are Many Things which We Need to Take into Consideration while We Analyze the Concept of Enlargement of the Space 

We Need to Enlarge the Space of the Tent of Generosity, Tent of Forgiveness, Tent of Love, Tent of Sacrifice, Tent of Service, Tent of Commitment, Tent of Positive Approach, Tent of My Friendship, Etc 

Enlargement of the Space of My Life's Tent, is the Central & the Important Aspect of Advent Season

Which are the Areas I Need to Increase the Space of My Tent? 

Enlargement of the Space of My Life's Tent is Not a Easy. 

Such a Work Needs the Support of Many Things & People

This Work Demands a Serious & Strict Discipline in order to Extend the Space of My Life's Tent. 

Am I Ready to Increase the Space of My Life's Tent?

Those who Stepped Out in Faith & were Baptized by John also “Acknowledged the Righteousness of GOD.”  Those who Refused to Accept the Baptism of John also “Rejected the Plan of GOD for Themselves.”

If We Apply This same Truth to Our Own Lives, We should be Able to Find that It Applies in Many Ways.  First of all, We were Already Baptized into CHRIST, so We are Not Called to the Baptism of John in a Literal Way.  But the “Baptism of John” could also be Seen as an Initial Invitation from the HOLY SPIRIT in Our Lives.

For Example, if We Feel GOD Saying, “Read This Book” & We Ignore that Prompting, We may be Rejecting much more of the Plan of GOD for Our Lives than We Realize.  Or if We Sense GOD Calling Us to Forgive that Person, or Spend More Time in Prayer, or Spend Extra Time with Family, etc., & We Do It, We may Find that It Opens the Door to many More Wonderful Graces in Our Lives.

Good Morning 

GOD Bless Us All

Have a lovely day