Readings
I - Neh. 8: 2-6, 8-10
II - 1Cor. 12: 12-30
III - Lk. 1: 1-4; 4: 14-21
MISSION IN MINIATURE
The Gospel according to St. Luke is addressed to every one of the ‘lover of God’. St. Luke, the author in the Gospel passage of the day, says that all that he had accounted in this Gospel is from his personal experience with Jesus, eye witnesses and after careful investigation of everything from the very first; and that his Gospel passage is concerned about the Truth - Jesus himself. In the Gospel passage we also read about the fulfillment of the Prophesy of Prophet Isiah that contained the entire ministry and the mission of Jesus: to seek and save; and to gather and gain people for God.
As Christians we are baptised for two reasons: one, to belong to Jesus in faith as children of God and two, to partake in the mission of Jesus viz. proclaiming, healing, curing and saving. Proclaiming not merely in words but with our life as did Jesus, all in love and for love. Healing and curing the world in fraternity with understanding, patience, forbearance, charity, humility, meekness, respect, loyalty and forgiveness. Saving the world and people from various clutches that bind them viz. addictions, domination, ignorance, poverty and selfishness. If we dare to accomplish all these, then can we call ourselves as Children of God and that we belong to Jesus. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give me the courage and lead me to walk in your way”.
