LENTEN MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS
MAR 20
International Day of Happiness.
A small amount, if given with love, never ends, but becomes a source of life and happiness
TODAY'S WORD
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
John: 7:45-46 "the chief priests and Pharisees, asked the police, “Why did you not arrest Him?” The police answered, “Never has anyone spoken like this!”
TODAY'S REFLECTION
The Bible, as we know, is the Word of God, and in it is the revealed truth of God.
Furthermore, the gospels are called the Good News because it announces the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Yet if an outsider who is attending the Mass of the first time and listens to the Bible passages that we just heard, may end up wondering.
Just what kind of message is the Bible giving?
In the 1st reading there was scheming, plotting, being led to the slaughter-house, destruction, as well as vengeance.
Then in the gospel there is argument and confusion and arrogance.
Of course it is not fair to just take today's Bible passages and say that there is nothing uplifting or inspiring about the Bible.
Yet the first line in the 1st reading may give us enough to think about - The Lord revealed it to me; I was warned.
Yes, the Lord reveals to us in the Bible that as much as there is evil and wickedness in the world, yet in the end He will pronounce a just sentence and He will also vindicate the good people who are faithful to Him.
The sinfulness and the wickedness of the world will certainly make us shudder and quiver.
RESOLUTION
Let's resolve during the Eucharist, to receive strength and courage from the Lord and let us take the response of the Responsorial Psalm and make it our own- Lord God, I take refuge in you.
Have a wonderful weekend. Let's raise of our heart and mind and pray for the release of Fr. Stan Swamy