We are in the Eternal Plan of God!

 

Holy Week of Lent Tuesday

Isa 49:1-6

Meditation

We are in the Eternal Plan of God!

God knew us before we were formed in the mother’s womb. God protects us from all harm that is waiting from the evil one  and from the enemies. He will keep safeguards everywhere beyond the intelligence of the enemy. For the choice is Lord’s to protect and enable for mission. The Lord needs men/women of good will for his mission. God is so powerful; the cooperation of humans is necessary. Not because God lacks something; but God’s love needs human cooperation.

He will bring back everything that is lost by everyone and all ages. He will restore everything to its original state. Humans have lost their original state due to the sin of the first parents. He will be light to gentiles. Gentiles are those who do not know the true God. All those who live in sin and abandon God are, in a way, gentiles and also those that do not belong to God. God’s purpose is to bring salvation to the ends of earth; God’s love is so great, and his designs are so deep that all are included in his love.

How lucky is everyone to be in the eternal plan of God?

Gospel: Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

Meditation

Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? (Jn 13:36-38)

Peter wanted to lay down his life for Jesus. We know that Peter denied Jesus. Peter loved Jesus but was not able to stand for him in times of trouble. He denied him to save himself. We do love people and have concern for people, but we are afraid to own it up. It happens that we do not live and stand for people whom we have concern. Such an attitude is painful to others. Let us have the attitude of Peter to stand for people and help them even if we disown them publicly. Peter had a good heart, but the situations led him to disown him.

Is our love for Jesus like that of Peter to Jesus?

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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