Let us Share the Joy

 

19 December

Judge 13:2-7,24-25

Meditation

Let us Share the Joy

Manoah is a man from the tribe of Dan, the father of Samsons, and the judge. Manoah’s wife, who was barren, conceived at the announcement of the angel. The angel said the boy shall be Nazirite.  Nazirite is the one who does not drink wine, does not eat unclean food and does not cut his hair. St John the Baptist lived likewise. God gives children to the barren parents and makes them special. The child who was born to this parent was named Samson. We know Samson for his strength.

The couple who does not have children prays for the children, and they get children after a long time. Such couples will be grateful to God and care for the child well. Children's gifts to the couple are considered to be something desired and longed for. It is not mutual love for the couple that is solely important, their love taking the form of another human person with whom the love is shared. God's blessings should be remembered and shared to make one’s joy double.

Do we share our joy of the blessings of God?

Gospel: Lk 1:5-25)

Meditation

When his time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.  “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favour and taken away my disgrace among the people.” (Lk 1:23-25).

When Elizabeth conceived, there was joy in her. She remained in seclusion for five months. In the months, Mary came to be with her to serve her. The thoughts and feelings of Elizabeth were one of gratitude to God. Humanly speaking, she was happy that her disgrace was removed from being called barren. Becoming a mother is becoming fruitful. Being a mother is giving life. We need to become life-giving people. Women can become mothers by giving life to people by living like mothers in their behaviour and attitude, and men can become fathers likewise.

Am I grateful to God for removing disgrace from my life?

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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