Readings
I - 1 Cor. 15: 12-20
II - Lk. 8: 1-3
BE GENEROUS IN THE FOLLOWING OF THE LORD
We shall focus on two points based on the Gospel passage of the day: One, on the universality of the mission and two, on the generosity of the disciples. The ministry of Jesus was not the privilege of the few, rather was extended to everyone surpassing all odds: gender, region and religion. Jesus had women disciples unlike the Rabbis of that time. This was indeed a great risk to his spirituality because association of a Rabbi with any woman undermined his spirituality. Jesus took a great leap to prove that the equality he preached in the kingdom of God was already existing in his team of disciples. The disciples provided for the ministry from their personal possession. They were generous to give up anything to partake in the ministry and mission of Jesus, who gave up his divinity to save and restore our relationship with God.
Jesus strove to establish the kingdom of God that subsisted equality, freedom, fraternity and justice. The Gospel passage is an invitation to reflect on the equality that Jesus preached and practiced. Be convinced that no one is great or small before God. All of us are his children. Be generous to serve God in others not only with money and material but also with our skill, talents and time. This generosity in love will prove our credibility as Christians. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, help us to be credible Christians”.
