Bible Reflections I 15.09.2021 - Wednesday I Indraya Manna I

Ordinary Time - Week 24

Readings 

           I - 1Tim. 3: 14-16

           II - Lk. 7: 31-35

Mary, Mother of Sorrows (Memoria)

                  

YIELDING UNTO THE WILL OF GOD IS WISDOM

In today’s Gospel passage we read, God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who accept it (Lk. 7:35). To yield ourselves unto the will of God, turning deaf to the comments, remarks, allegations, appreciations and criticism of all around is wisdom. Neither John the Baptist not Jesus Christ was affected by the accusations of the Scribes and the Pharisees because they fixed their focus on the will of God and were passionate in accomplishing the same. Hence they became so prominent and vital in the history of salvation of mankind. Mother of Sorrows, our Blessed Mother is not an exception to the same. The sorrows endured on account of her Son is the Master Plan of God in the history of salvation. Not once but seven times her heart was pierced with swords:  

1. The Prophecy of Simeon. 

2. The Flight into Egypt.

3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple.

4. The Meeting of Jesus on his way to Calvary

5. The Crucifixion of Jesus on Mount Calvary.

6. Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross.

7. The Burial of Jesus.

Never once did Mother Mary complain about her suffering to God. She endured with faith and with great wisdom placing all her trust in the Lord who is all and always good. We are so prone to seek appreciation and praises from the lips of the people around us. None of us wish to risk our good name or reputation. We are ready to do anything on this account. This is utter foolishness and wasting of our life in vain. Our happiness must come from God alone and this is possible only when we resolve to live by the will of God. As we fondly remember our blessed mother today, let us invoke her to intercede for us to take delight in yielding ourselves unto the will of God.