Reflection for, WEDNESDAY, 17th Week, Ordinary Time.
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
Memoria of St. Alphonsa
Today's Word
Mathew: 13:45-46 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
Today's Reflection
Whatever we may want to say about the world we live in, there are attractions.
And we do get attracted to the things of this world, and that's why we have possessions of all kinds.
It may be money, property and whatever we put our interests and investments in.
We may not call these treasures, but they are certainly an integral part of our life and they are almost like a "must-have".
In the gospel, Jesus used parables to point to the kingdom of heaven. So He used ideas like treasure and fine pearls.
But we know that Jesus is not talking about something tangible. He is talking about something spiritual.
It is just like the face of Moses was radiant after speaking with the Lord.
Moses didn't have the light. He was only reflecting the light of the Lord, just like the moon reflects the light of the sun.
Resolution
Let's resolve to allow the light of the Lord to enlighten our minds and hearts to know that the things of this world are to used for His glory and for the service of others.
May we also see that the Lord is our true treasure and may we walk in His light.
Today's Saint Alphonsa teaches us to have faith to believe that like the merchant in search of priceless pearl, like in Moments of misfortune or even feeling abandoned by God. It really is there to be found.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good morning. Have a nice safe day
Happy feast of St. Alphonsa to one and all.