Greetings on this the Thursday of the Third Week of Lent
Readings: Jeremiah 7:23-28; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Luke 11:14-23
Summary
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful. It is by the finger of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you (Ps 95:8; Jl 2:12-13; Lk 11:20).
Reflection
He was driving out a demon that was mute, and when the demon had gone out, the mute person spoke and the crowds were amazed (Lk 11:14).
I don’t want to go down the path of discussing demonology, the hardheartedness of the leadership and the accusation of Beelzebul. All distractions.
It is worth noting that the mute man was able to speak because from within him he heard the Lord and returned to him and received the healing balm of the Lord’s mercy and grace.
In a similar way, what voices do we listen to?
Whom do we hear?
Hear Jesus and live.
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031226.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry