TODAY'S WORD
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
“Jesus went up to the mountain, and called to Him those whom He desired, and they came to Him” (Mk 3:13)
TODAY'S REFLECTION
The Gospel of the Day is a testimony to this beautiful fact, when Jesus makes a choice of His disciples.
The disciples were called because Jesus desired them!
The disciples were summoned because Jesus wanted them!
Jesus is out to usher in a Kingdom of healing and many divine works…
But Jesus chooses some mundane fishermen for this task!
Jesus is out to usher in a Kingdom of love and detachment…
But Jesus chooses some doubtful personalities like tax collectors and lover of money!
Jesus is out to usher in a Kingdom of Divine love and peace…
But Jesus chooses some nationalists and zealots!
Yes, God’s ways are truly far different from the way of human beings!
God’s style is exceedingly distinct from the style of human beings!
God makes His choice on the Single Principle of Love!
God makes His choice on the Sole Rule of Love!
You and Me – as Christians – followers of Christ – are also called and chosen!
What was the reason for it?
What was the criteria for God choosing us?
Nothing exceptional in us…
Nothing spectacular in us…But simply and purely, His exceptional and spectacular love has chosen us!
He chose us simply because He wanted to choose us!
>> He selected us simply because He wanted to select us!
Yes, we are called into existence in love, by the One who loves us deeply!
This sole factor can and should be the impelling and encouraging force in our lives!
In moments, when we feel that we are unwanted and unloved…
Know and realise, that God has chosen us…in love!
In moments when we feel unequipped and disarmed to undertake some duties and tasks…
Know and realise, that God has chosen us…in love!
In moments, when we are broken into despair and rejected into helplessness and loneliness…
Know and realise, that God has chosen us…in love!
In moments, when meaning to life is found missing and the future looks too hazy and clouded…
Know and realise, that God has chosen us…in love!
Today, let us renew our commitment and zeal to this Love of the Lord!
He is calling us once again… in love..… to be His disciples
… to be close to Him… to be part of His Project Kingdom
… to be partakers of His mission in this world
There will be moments when we feel… broken and wounded… ordinary and neglected… not useful and rejected
RESOLUTION
Let's resolve to allow ourselves to be in the Hands of The Great Artist… and He will ornament our life with His Golden Graces!
God Bless! Pray for all the sick and suffering