TUESDAY OF THE 2th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Celebration: St. Luke (Evangelist)
A physician from Antioch, he was converted to the Christian faith. He was a disciple of St Paul and a faithful companion in all his journeys. He was the author of the third Gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles. He was the evangelist who wrote about the childhood of Jesus and who has told us some of the most moving parables of the Lord, such as that of the lost sheep and the prodigal son. In his gospel, he highlights the universality of salvation.
Table of the Word: 2 Timothy 4:10-17; Luke 10:1-9
"The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves." (Luke 10:2-3)
Theme: I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
Reflection for the day:
The call to discipleship is demanding, demanding in the sense that there is need for commitment and dedication in spite of challenges. As Christians, the sacrament of baptism gave us the unction and mandate to bear authentic witness to the gospel no matter any situation.
The similar scenario is found in the life of St. Luke, one of the outstanding disciples of St. Paul who toiled tirelessly in propagating the gospel.
In this same spirit that he (Luke) in the gospel pericope of today recounted the words of our Lord saying:
"The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves." (Luke 10:2-3)
The vineyard is indeed large, but labourers are few because of spiritual laxity among us. We lost consciousness of the grace of the Lord. Thus, refusing to do what we ought to do.
Connotatively, the term "vineyard" has to do with every sphere of life endeavour,beginning with the family - the domestic Church, Community of faithful, and the society at large. What are our obligations in various fields of our endeavour? How do we carryout our responsibilities as Christians? Do we allow the frivolities of this life to push us away from our obligation. If so, then we have failed to be active labourers in the vineyard.
Finally, let us put in our best to live up to our responsibility as faithful workers in the Lord's vineyard. Let the trouble and challenge of this life not betray our focus in doing what we suppose to do, rather let us work so as to fulfill the essence of our existence. For when we fail to do the needful, we stand the chance of losing the master's reward which is "the beatific vision." Let our hope be on the Lord, for He knows our cares and worries in every situation. Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
Lord God, who chose Saint Luke to reveal by his preaching and writings the mystery of your love for the poor, grant that those who already glory in your name may persevere as one heart and one soul and that all nations may merit to see your salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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