Readings
I - Rom. 8: 18-25
II - Lk. 13: 18-21
MITE IS MIGHT WITH THE ALMIGHTY
A spark can set a great fire aflame. Magnificent river originate from an insignificant spring of water. In today’s Gospel passage Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a tiny mustard seed from which emerges a great and gigantic tree; and a pinch of yeast ferments the dough of container. Random acts of kindness, love, forgiveness, peace and gentleness can cause a ripple effect around paving way to unity, freedom, fraternity and justice, actualising the Kingdom of god around us.
There was a detention centre at the Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp called Little Camp. The Jewish parents and elders protected around nine hundred children there having them hidden. They held classes for them stealthily. Urged them to draw up plans for their future, insisted them to dream about the impossible viz. freedom, justice and a carefree living that paved way for prosperity and futurity. Right there, a seed was sown that later grew up to be a Chairman of ‘The Presidents Commission on the Holocaust’ (New York, USA), Eli Wiesel, a Nobel Peace prize winner, philosopher and the author. He was the world's leading spokesman on the Holocaust. He was a messenger to mankind, a messenger of peace, atonement and dignity. He fought against indifference and refuted the attitude of “it’s no concern of mine”. The materials God use may at time seem to be insignificant and inadequate but once God gets to work, the results can be extraordinary and amazing.
A right word, an inspiring act, an understanding gesture, a little thoughtfulness, an attitude of let go, a bit of tolerance, a node of sympathy and a gentle tap of appreciation has the great power to turn the world upside down. Jesus compares faith and the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed. Our little acts with a little faith can make our earth a heaven. Our mite is a might in the hands of the almighty. Let us strive to contribute our little towards the dream of Jesus, the Kingdom of God with all faith and trust in him. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “May your Kingdom come O Lord”.
