Be a Witnesses of God!

 

Readings are not of the Day!

26th Week Thursday in Ordinary Time

Year One

Neh 8: 1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12

Meditation

Ezra himself rewrote the parts of the Law of God. His contribution to the Law of God is praiseworthy. He reads the Law of God to the people of Israel, which is a very important part of the life of the people of God, the Word of God and Law of God is important for the people. They become people of God and God becomes real to them. They are to abide by the law and people weep for God gave them law to follow, as a sign of joy and repentance. Israel forms their identity as nation and people of God.

One should give priority to listen to the Word of God. The Word of God forms us as God’s people. By listening to the Word of God, one listens to God’s own voice speaking to persons. Listening to the Word of God brings about renewal and transformation in the lives of people; so, it is time of rejoicing. It is time too for external celebration and of sharing food with others, as a sign of happiness and rejoicing. No joy and good moments go without sharing.

Do we celebrate the mercy of God?

Year Two

Job 19:21-27

Be a Witnesses of God!

Job life was a total failure and full of pain and sickness. His skin is affected. He tells us the words of wisdom that are to be written with an iron pen on a rock. “For I know that my Redemer lives, and at last he will stand upon the earth.  And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faints within me!” In his worst situation of the sickness, Job entrusts himself to God.

One needs great faith and trust to bear the pain, sickness and evils of life.  Those in sickness and malady have to place one’s trust in the Lord and stand as witnesses. It is a wonderful act of a believer to witness to God in times of crisis and sickness. Job was able to give witness to God’s love and protection in the worst moments of his life. Such people will not be abandoned by God.

Are we able to witness to God in times of trial and trouble?

Lk 10:1-12

“He sent them out two by two…” The disciples are not sent alone. This highlights the value of community in ministry. Faith isn’t meant to be a solo journey. We're called to support each other, to walk together, especially when sharing the Gospel in a world that often resists it. “Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals…” Jesus calls for radical trust. The mission isn’t about comfort or control—it’s about dependence on God and the hospitality of others. In our age of planning and security, this is a challenge.

Peace to this house…” The disciples are to offer peace wherever they go. If it's rejected, they move on without anger or retaliation. The Gospel is never forced—it is proposed, never imposed.  “It will be more tolerable for Sodom than for that town.” Jesus acknowledges that not everyone will accept the message. There are consequences to rejecting the grace and nearness of God. This isn't to instil fear but to remind us that God's offer requires a response.

Are we alone in the service of God?

Happy Feast of Guardian Angel

Fr Putti Anthaiah, Sdb

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