Reflection for  SATURDAY, 17th Week, Ordinary Time.

By


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

Today's Word

Mathew 14:8

Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”


Today's Reflection

As much as life is difficult and challenging, and the path of life has its twists and turns, yet there are principles in life that must be adhered to.

When the principles of life are followed, then all will be well and life can be lived peacefully.

In the 1st reading, the Lord God states the very basic principle of life, and that is "Let none of you wrong his neighbour, but fear your God; I am the Lord your God".

That is also another way of saying what the Christian principle of life is about, which is to love God and to love neighbour.

But when these basic principles of life are broken, then that is when troubles begin.

In the gospel, when the girl asked king Herod for the head of John the Baptist, he knew it was wrong to do so.

In fact, king Herod was distressed, but thinking of the oaths he had sworn and of his guests, he gave in to her request.

Whenever the principles of life are infringed, the voice of God will be sounded in the depths of our hearts.


Resolution

Let's resolve to  always listen to the voice of the Lord our God and walk in the path of life and love.


Today's Saint

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Today, we specially also seek the intercession, and be inspired by St Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the “Society of Jesus” (Jesuits), on his Feast Day.

His motto: Ad majorem Dei gloriam (“for the greater glory of God”) – is a great challenge and an inspiration for all of us.

May his prayer echo in our hearts:

“O my God, teach me to be generous!

Teach me to serve you as I should…to give without counting the cost… to fight without fear of being wounded,

… to work without seeking rest,

… to labour without expecting any reward,

But the knowledge that I am doing Your Most Holy Will.”


GOD BLESS YOU 

Good morning. Have a nice safe day and a Happy Feast of St. Ignatius. Let's pray for all the Jesuit.