Praise God!

 

Saturday after Ash Wednesday

Isa 58:9-14

Meditation

Praise God!

The Lord will make use of you for his mission. He will keep you safe and sound from all harm; over and above that, he will make you a witness for him. Your life will be an honour to him. He will manifest his glory in your life. He will make you great in his sight. God makes the human being the greatness of him.

At the works and wonders of God, human beings give glory to him. It is proper and correct that human beings honour and glorify God. Humans are brought forth to give glory to God in freedom and love. God is the God of freedom and love. In true love, there is no manipulation but total giving for the good and glory of God.

Do you know humans find much joy in praising God?

Gospel: Lk 5:27-32

Meditation

The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"  Jesus answered, "Those who are well do not need a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance."(Lk 5:30-32)

Once upon a time, the Church did not engage in dangerous ministries/services. Pope Francis is telling us to go to those on the periphery of society.

 Pope Francis wants the Church to be on the streets and marketplaces, not made of walls and buildings. Let us go to the least and the lost, where we find the face of Christ. It is hard for us, but it is an invitation to meet Christ in the lowly and the needy.

Do I uplift the needy in my surroundings?

Fr Putti Anthaiah

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