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Luke 7, 24-30

by Fr. Luis A. Zazano

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 7, 24-30

When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who put on fine clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

Nobody´s life is easy

  1. Nobody is a prophet in their own land. How many things come to mind with this sentence! As an example, taking the gospel to your family or loved ones is hard, because they may take you as a fundamentalist or a fanatic. They might judge you on your mistakes and tell you what you do wrong. Being a Catholic you must remember you are a prophet, and this is a divine vocation that we are all given. Christianity is a vocation and a calling for all of us.
  2. Elijah´s situation. There are times we can’t stop looking at others and what they have rather than looking at what we have. It is important to value what you have and stop wanting what others have. You have many riches, but you’d rather look elsewhere than within yourself.
  3. They pushed him. There are times when we do not like what people have to say of us. Because we believe they are our enemies, or they are out to get us. This is the wrong perspective. Remember that as Christians, we must correct one another in a constructive way, to grow as human beings. God never leaves us alone, but it is up to us to grow daily.

God bless you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
And remember Heaven is our goal!

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