Greetings on this the Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Psalm 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8; Matthew 12:46-50
Summary
While Jesus was speaking to the crowds,
his mother and his brothers appeared outside,
wishing to speak with him.
Reflection
Ever hear of an elevator pitch? The concept is to have ready at all times a concise presentation- a request that takes no longer than the time it takes to ride an elevator from the first floor to the second floor (as you have a captive audience in the elevator unable NOT to listen). Be prepared to have a specific message, a specific invitation and a specific ask ready to go for when the opportunity comes.
So.
What do you wish to say to him?
Thankfully we get some hints on writing our elevator pitch from Micah and the Psalmist today! They can help us write up our individual pitch.
Lord:
I need a Shepherd and your compassion.
If you don’t mind, cast into the sea all our sins.
Remember us as you remembered Abraham and Jacob – our fathers from of old.
Restore us to our innocence, give us life that we may rejoice in you.
Show us, O Lord, your kindness, and grant us your salvation.
Personal Reflection
You see, that pitch (from the heart, of course) is precisely the will of the Father.
Here are my mother and my brothers.
For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father
is my brother, and sister, and mother.
It isn’t a test of works. It’s an expression of need and desire to be real and be well.
This is the will of the Father.
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072126.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry