Freely you have Received; Freely Give.

 

7th December 2024

1st Week Advent

Saturday

Isa 30:19-21, 23-26

Meditation

God is the God of wonders. He loves humans, and he does many marvellous things for them. We human beings understand things in signs, and we look for signs from God. God gives us clear signs for our life. God is not a God of ambiguity. Our God is the God of clarity and transparency. He does not deceive us or guide us on the wrong path. Our God is the God of truth, justice and equity of human understanding. He guides us through his word of God and his signs in our world. He lets every human person walk on the right path. He will mend the lives of people, especially those whose lives are broken and shattered. Our God is the God of hope. Today, there is hopelessness and despair in the world. God comes to give us hope. At the coming of Jesus, there will be hope, protection and guidance. `

Do we trust in the guiding hand of God in our life?

Gospel: Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8

Meditation

Freely you have Received; Freely Give.

Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, and drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. (Mt 10:6-8).

The lost sheep of Israel means all those who are lost or have gone astray. The mission of Christ embraces people of all ages, all places, and all groups. The whole creation and humanity belong to God. The mission of Jesus is to those who are sick, possessed, and dead. Charity and service are given to us freely, and we are asked to do them freely. We cannot pay for the service of a mother. In the same way as the service that the Lord does, we would be able to pay back. The mission principle is we receive freely and give it freely. The free service of heart for the kingdom of God will bear fruit.

What are the services I can give freely to the mission?  

St Ambrose (Mem)
Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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