Bible Reflections I 09.10.2021 - Saturday I Indraya Manna I

Ordinary Time - Week 27

Readings 

          I - Joel 3: 12-21

        II - Lk. 11: 27-28

WANNA TO BE CALLED THE BLESSED?

                 

Listening to the words of Jesus and witnessing the miracles performed by him, a woman in the crowd blessed the mother of Jesus, on his accord.  Jesus lifted up the spirit of the crowd around him saying, “Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey it”.  Mary besides being the mother of Jesus, was a humble handmaid of God, who submitted herself to the will of God at all times.  It was her obedience to the Word of God through the angel Gabriel that brought the Saviour to the World and salvation to the mankind.  And so she became the “Blessed of all women” (Lk. 1:42) as said by the angel Gabriel.

Normally people tend to befriend especially those who are propelling in popularity and glowing in glory among people and take pride in calling them their friends.  It is quite natural and normal.  How much pride should we have if we are to be recognised as friends of God? It is challenging and demanding.  Challenging because we should dare to go against the principles of the existing world order and demanding because in the bargain to live up to the standards set by God we may have to give up ego and will.  If we are ready to take up the challenge and dare to live by the demands of the Word of God, then we too shall become the friends and the ‘blessed’ of God.  May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, teach us to live by your Word”.