Readings
I - 2 Kings 5: 1-15
II - Lk. 4: 24-30
ACCEPT ALL IN LOVE
In the Gospel according to St. John we read, “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him” (Jn. 1:11). Today’s Gospel passage is about suspicion and reluctance of people in accepting Jesus as the promised one - the chosen race trying to reject their own Messiah from their point of view. It was because he was merely a carpenter’s son. Jesus concludes quoting the two incidents: one, Prophet Elijah was sent to the widow in Zarephath and two, the healing of Naaman by Prophet Elisha and; saying, “no prophet is acceptable in his home town”.
Truth is beyond all mindset, human computation and calculation. Only a broad mind and an open heart are prone to behold the truth without much criticism. We too like those people of Israel try to avoid and eliminate people in the name of family background, caste, creed, power, prestige, popularity, fame and name. If we are habituated in analysing all these we will be missing the messiah as he comes to meet us every day and in every event like those people of Israel. Go beyond to accept all without any prejudice. This is possible only to the person who loves as Jesus has commanded. Let us in a special way pray to the Lord to fill our hearts with love so that it might be possible to love all without any prejudice and analysis. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, fill my heart with your love”.
