Readings
I - Jas. 5: 1-6
II - Mk. 9: 41-50
LIVE FOR THE LORD
Today’s Gospel passage speaks of the reward of giving and the reward of losing for the sake of the Lord. Even the most insignificant good deed done to the other in the Lord’s name will definitely be rewarded. Whoever is ready to lose anything to save his/her soul will be rewarded with life eternal. It is better to lose the part of the body that does not follow us up after our life here on this earth than to lose the eternal bliss that awaits for those who live for the Lord. Surgical amputations are done to save the life of the person. Jesus exhorts to get away with that part of the body that induce to indulge in sinful activities for an authentic Christian living as children of God.
When we help others for the sake of the Lord and excel in Godly values we will be like salt that savors, pointing and giving the foretaste of the Kingdom of God and this is deed is a credible Christian living. Let people look at us and set standards; and never become a scandal to others causing destruction. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give me the courage to live for your values”.
