Readings
I - Ecc. 11: 9-12:8
II - Lk. 9: 43-45
SUFFERING HAVE SALVIFIC MEANING
In today’s Gospel passage we read that the crowds and the disciples were amazed and astounded at the works and wonders Jesus accomplished. Jesus was not elated by this instead, he enlightened them about the reality of his rejection, suffering, passion and death that he had to endure. The disciples were afraid to ask anything about this because they were unwilling to accept the reality: the suffering destined for the salvation of humankind.
Human mind refuses to accept when encountered with reality that is true. All wish for happiness, peace, satisfaction and success in life. Sufferings do have salvific meaning inherent in it. Instead of accepting the suffering because we stand up for greater principles, we are prone for otherwise. Let us pick of the courage that sufferings do have a salvific meaning.
