It is 12th September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
The readings are from 1 Tim.1:15-17 and the Gospel from Lk.6:43-49.
The first reading speaks about God’s patience in dealing with our sinful side of our lives.
The purpose of Jesus coming into the world is to save us all from sinful living.
One needs to recognize and acknowledge one’s unworthiness. St. Paul acknowledges telling,
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst.” (1 Tim.1:15).
St. Paul called himself in the yesterday’s reading “a blasphemer, persecutor and a violent man.” (1 Tim. 1:13).
This is the difference between us and the saints. There is a sincerity in their admittance as sinners.
Either we hesitate or leave it conveniently to acknolwedge who we are.
It is the image and the idea of God that leads us to acknowledge our unworthiness.
This wisdom makes us to understand that how closely we are connected to sin and far away from God.
God is tirelessly patient with us. It is We who are tired in acknowledging our sinfulness to God.
Let us begin a new page with God in order to share with God in the Sacrament of Reconcilation what we find it
difficult to share. The responsorial Psalm praises, “May the name of the Lord be blessed for evermore.” (Ps.112:2).
The Gospel talks about the maturity in our spiritual life. Maturity is experienced and measured in terms of good deeds.
As we grow older, we are expected to produce fruits that are useful for ourselves and others.
Good deeds are the solid foundation, one has to build his or her faith in Jesus.
Our speech and behaviours are the outcome of what we are having in our hearts.
In spiritual crisis, our foundations are tested. Good works we do are those foundation taught by Jesus.
“Each tree is recognised by its own fruit.” (Lk.6:44). Let us build everything in Christ Jesus.
Only then we have a sure and steady foundation which will last long.
May the Lord bless you to be mature in our spiritual growth.