WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Glorious
Celebration of the day: Ferial
Table of the Word
RI. Hebrews 2:5-12
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 8:2ab and 5.6-7a.7b-9 (R. cf. 7a)
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
Theme: ...because they recognised Him.
Reflection
In today's Gospel, Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law and many others, demonstrating his compassion and power.
Also, the gospel pericope counts how Jesus “cast out many demons” and then “prevented them from speaking because they recognized him.”
Why did Jesus prevented them from speaking?
An extract from one of the Church's classics states that: "although the demons knew Jesus was the promised Messiah, they didn’t fully understand His mission and ultimate victory. To prevent them from spreading half-truths, as the devil often does, and misleading others, Jesus silenced these demons from speaking publicly about Him."
However, it is quite important to note that, these evil spirits didn’t grasp that Jesus’ death would ultimately destroy death and free everyone. Because of this, they continuously plotted against Him throughout His life at different point in time ranging from provocation of Herod to kill Him at infancy which warranted His escape to Egypt; the temptations He faced before the beginning of His public ministry and many other attack in the course of Hisbpublic ministry.
However, Jesus’ wisdom always overcame these demons, transforming their evil actions into a triumph over sin and death through His resurrection. This power transforms us into terror unto evil spirit.
Finally we are called upon to reflect on the importance of confidently rejecting the evil one and the many lies he tries to convince us of; through the power we received at Baptism. We need to stand firm with Christ’s truth and authority to rebuke him and ignore his deceptive words, while publicly recognising Him as all-in-all.
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
Lord Jesus, you showed compassion and care for the sick and suffering. Help us to follow your example and demonstrate your love for us in being compassionate to one another. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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A very clear and conscised reflection.
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