Bible Reflections I 21.07.2022 - THURSDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Ordinary Time: Week 16

Readings 

           I - Jer. 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13

          II - Mt. 13: 10-17

        

Today’s Gospel passage is an invitation to look beyond seeing and listen beyond hearing so that we may not miss the revelation of God in the realities of life. Not all the people around Jesus discovered the Messiah in him, the promised one for whom they waited so long. The eyes that looked, ears that listened and the heart that understood were converted unto the ways of God.

We read and hear the Word of God, partake in the eucharistic celebrations, get the guidance of elderly and wise people, intervened by the edifying presence of friends and the like but still we often fail to look beyond seeing and listen beyond hearing. It is here we too like those people miss the God who comes, comes and ever comes. Be alert and become attentive to capture the signals of God for a better and noble living. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: "Lord Jesus, help me to attentive to your words and deeds in my life"