MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Celebration of the day: Blessed Cyprian Tansi, Priest (Feast)
Table of the Word
RI. Philippians 2:1-11
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 12:2-3.4bcde.5-6 (R. Ide)
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46
Theme: Talent for common good.
Reflection
In our reflection today, we will take a look at: "Talent for common good" as the central theme of our reflection. The first reading called to mind the virtues every Christian supposed to exhibit: unity and humility which are founded in Jesus who was humble (kenosis) to the point of death (cf. Philippians 2:1-8). As a result of his humility, God exalted and gave him the name that is above every other name.
At his name, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. (Philippians 2:9-1).
The gospel pericope on the other hand brings before us two parables: The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl (cf. Matthew13:44-46).
In the first parable, Jesus says, "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field." When a man finds it, he hides it again and then sells all he has to buy the field. While in the second parable about the Pearl he says: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls." When he finds one of great value, he sells everything he has to buy it.
Beloved in Christ Jesus, as we continue our journey of faith here in this ephemeral path, we ought to be ever conscious of life beyond the present.
As a reminder, all that we have, whoever we feel we are and the status we all occupied are nothing but through the amazing grace of God. We need to be humble, we need to pay a price of sacrifice to attain this Kingdom as the merchant did when he was looking for fine pearls, and when he saw one with great value, he sells everything he has to buy it. Therefore, to attain this echelon we must stripped ourselves of vain glory and pride, above all detach ourselves from that which becloud our vision of seeing the glory of Christ in us and attach ourselves with the Divine.
Finally, let us in our daily endeavours see to it that we put smile on each other face, leaving a mark wherever we left. It is in doing this, that we can say that we are indeed true witness of the gospel as Blessed Cyprian Michael Tansi whose feast we celebrate today.
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
In the priest Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi you joined the apostolic zeal of a pastor to the way of life of a monk. Grant us by his intercession the grace to live out the gospel values. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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