Reflection for TUESDAY, 16th Week, Ordinary Time.
Today's Word
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
Mathew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
Today's Reflection 
If there is a first time for everything, then that first time is certainly a raw time.
There would certainly be preparation for that first time, whether it is that first performance in public, that first assignment, that first competition, etc.
Preparation will be needed as the outcome of that first occasion will shape the rest that is to come.
In the 1st reading, the Israelites met their first challenge as they came out of slavery from Egypt.
The Egyptian army was chasing them to attack them and the Israelites had no preparation as to how to defend themselves, much less fight against a well-trained Egyptian army.
But in this first encounter with the enemy, the Israelites saw for themselves how the Lord fought for them and destroyed their enemy.
In fact, the Israelites were like spectators in that whole drama. They didn't even have to fight, but that was because they can't even fight against the enemy.
May we learn this lesson of faith that the Lord will fight for us against those who are against us and want to harm us.
The Gospel of the Day presents such an open-invitation – in a bid…. to attract all, to the Kingdom of God, by mentioning various packages and privileges… to inform, regarding various factors and parameters that makes one eligible for the Kingdom of God
But the Lord makes use of this context to put forward a very important truth:
Spiritual bonding with God, the Father takes higher precedence over blood bonding.
Spiritual relations are to be given a higher priority over the generational heritage and legacy.
Resolution
Let's resolve to stand always by God's side so that He always stands our side.
GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
Good morning. Have a nice safe day.
Let's continue to uphold our children writing exams.