Blessed are the Messengers of God!

 18th week Friday in Ordinary Time

Year One

 Deut 4: 32-40

Meditation

Blessed are the Messengers of God!

Moses reminds Israel, and us, of God's mighty acts: He created heaven and earth. He chose a people for Himself. He spoke from fire. He rescued with signs and wonders. He disciplines in love. And He calls us to obey, not just for our sake, but for the generations to come. This is the Lord who speaks, acts, and invites. He is: Above us in power, With us in presence, And for us in covenant love. There is no one like Him. We should submit to him. God is powerful and his ways are just and right.  God gave us freedom; we need to use with responsibility.

Do we submit ourselves to God’s care?

Year Two

Nah 1:15; 2:2; 3:1-3, 6-7

Blessed are the Messengers of God!

Blessed are those who bring the Good News. The Good News is the message of God. People who bring good news have to walk for a long distance. In the olden days, there was no existing transportation. The number of visitors was rare, and the news reached very late. The messengers of God pass the places of the people one’s awhile as they move from place to place. In olden days, the messengers’ legs are washed in some places as a sign of honour and respect. The messengers bring the assurance of God.

The Lord will restore his people. However, the enemies keep the land as waste and ruin the vine. There is always destruction and devastation in the kingdoms and the nations. The Lord in his goodness restores to its original state. The Lord is kind and merciful. Let us wait and desire for his good time. The Lord wishes to see his people in a good state and happy.

Do we long for God’s restoration?

Mt 16:24-28

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? (Mt 16:26).

 If you gain the whole world and lose your soul; what is the use of life.   The most important part of human life is to save one’s Soul. The body is important; but body is perishable, and soul is immortal. At our death our soul will go to heaven for eternal reward. Our faith teaches us that at the end of the world we will rise again and live with our glorious bodies. This is God’s will for us. Many saints have worked for the salvation of souls. St John Bosco said to young people ‘Give me souls and take away the rest’.   St John Bosco worked ardently for the salvation of souls.  St Ignatius of Loyola, used to ask constantly St. Francis Xavier, who wanted to become a scholar, what is the use, if you gain the whole world suffer loss of your soul?  These words paved the way for St Francis Xavier to become saint.

Do you want to save your Soul?

Fr Putti Anthaiah sdb

 

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