Humans Like to Know!

 

31st Week Saturday in Ordinary Time

Year One

Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27

Meditation

Humans Like to Know!

Humans like to know the secrets of life. In humans, there is a thirst for knowing and to be satisfied with the knowledge.  God has been manifesting himself to humanity in various ways. Humans as they are not able to understand the ways and wonders of God. God has definitively revealed himself through Jesus Christ to humanity. This is made known to Israel and to the Gentiles. 

The truth and secret is that Jesus is the Saviour. He is to be known, loved and adored. Jesus will fulfil all the needs of humanity. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Blessed is those who find Jesus. Jesus can make human life meaningful. Blessed are those who live by the message of Jesus and proclaim him as Master and Saviour of humanity.

Are we content with the Knowledge of Jesus as Truth?

Year Two

Phil 4:10-19

One has to Learn to be Happy!

St Paul’s words, “I have learned to be content with whatever I have”, challenge our modern restlessness. We often link happiness to comfort, success, or possessions. St Paul reminds us that true peace comes from Christ alone, who gives strength in every situation. Whether in abundance or in hardship, faith anchors us in God’s providence.

The verse “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” is not a promise of worldly success, but a declaration of spiritual resilience. It’s about enduring, serving, and remaining faithful no matter what life brings, because Christ empowers us from within.

Finally, St Paul’s confidence that “my God will fully satisfy every need of yours” reveals his unshakable belief in God’s care. When we give generously and trust fully, we open ourselves to the abundance of God’s grace, not necessarily in wealth, but in peace, love, and the joy of knowing we are provided for.

Do we believe we lack nothing that we are in need?

Lk 16:9- 15

The Law and the Kingdom of God

 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they ridiculed him.  So, he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts, for what is prized by humans is an abomination in the sight of God (Lk 16:14-15).

The values of the kingdom are different from worldly values and standards.  If one is faithful in little things, he will be faithful in big things. No man serves two masters. One has to choose between the two choices in life, for good or bad. Many choose money and unfaithfulness instead of God and faithfulness. The ultimate aim of our life is to choose value and God. To the worldly people, the teaching of Jesus continues to be strange.

Do you value money or God?

Fr Putti Anthaiah, sdb

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