Greetings on this the Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: Ephesians 1:11-14; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Luke 12:1-7
Summary
So many people were crowding together that they were trampling one another underfoot. May your kindness, LORD, be upon us; who have put our hope in you. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit (Lk 12:1a; Ps 33:22; Eph 1:13).
Reflection
People are starved for truth and relief.
So much so as to trample one another underfoot to get to the person that represents the truth and hope.
But Jesus offers a warning.
Wanting the truth and recognizing the truth are two distinct steps.
He began to speak, first to his disciples, “Beware of the leaven—that is, the hypocrisy (Lk 12:1b).
Rather, what you whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops (Lk 12:3).
You can tell the difference of spoiled food from fresh food, yes? Not everything that feeds a hungry crowd is good bread.
Rather, proclaim the Gospel, the salvation message is not to be hidden!
There are risks.
But I’d rather be trampled by those who seek the truth than by those who would put their foot on my neck in subjection.
Personal Reflection
Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows (Lk 12:6-7). When the sound of birds fill the air and their wings-at-flight fill the sky, remember Jesus’ promise: You are worth more than the sum of them. Do not be afraid.
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101626.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry