MONDAY IN THE FOURTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II.
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Table of the Word: 2 Samuel 15:13-14.30; 16:5-13; Psalm 3:2-3.4-5.6-7 (R. 7c)); Mark 5:1-20
Celebration for the day: Ferial
The WORD: "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?" (see Mark 5:1-20)
Theme: Who is JESUS CHRIST...?
Inspiration:
The power and supremacy of Jesus was recognised and acknowledged by many in the course of His public ministry including unclean spirit because He taught with authority. There are many biblical events which give allusion to this messianic attributes.
The first chapter of Mark's gospel account recorded the instance where the unclean spirit recognised our Lord in the Synagogue (cf.Mark 1:21-28) - an extract of yesterday's gospel reading. And in other part, Mark recorded an event where the personality of Jesus was recognised again by an unclean spirit: What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?" (see Mark 5:1-20) This time he begged Him not to destroy them (because they are legion) instead to send them into swine. (cf. Mark 5:1-20). We were also told of a centurion who recognised and acknowledged the power of Christ when he said: "Lord, I am not worthy that You may enter my roof, but only say the word my servant will be healed."
Beloved in Christ, in our day-to-day living experience, do we recognise Christ in our situations or are we beclouded with the happening around us? Today, we are being invited to evaluate ourselves in this direction especially when the going is smooth.
Finally, just as the unclean spirit who recognised Him and acknowledged His supremacy let us therefore live out the gospel values that our neighbours will see Christ in us through our thoughts, words and actions. Peace! Be with you!
Let us pray
Almighty and eternal God, we thank You fpr the wonders of our being. We pray for the grace to recognise and acknowledge Jesus in our daily situation so as to be conscious of our weaknesses. 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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