do good
Jesus cured on a Sabbath. But some people around Him had problems with this. They cannot understand that Jesus, who is the Son of God, would do everything to show His love and care for every man, especially those who are in need. This is a way of showing that there really should be no hindrance if we are to truly love and care for others. But more often than not, we find excuses that would hinder us from showing our love and care to the people around us, especially those close to our hearts. “I am so busy in the office.” “I am so sorry, I forgot about our schedule.” “Traffic is so bad!” We have many excuses from showing our love and care for the people around us. We have placed love and care as secondary priorities in our lives. We have placed persons below our material and financial concerns. We have made the state an institution to enslave its citizens.
Jesus in the Gospel is now showing us an example of how it is to put love and care as first priorities. Even if it means going beyond what the law dictates, He did not hesitate for it is the will of the Father. People matter more than laws. Love and care for man matter more than any other concern. Everyone who comes from the Father must be able to show and express his or her love and care for other men as it is the will of God for all.
We are now being challenged to live a particular reality in our life that we seem to have forgotten already: We are born to love and to care. Fr. Joel O. Jason
Reflection Question:
Have I made a fine art of making excuses for doing good? When the opportunity to do good presents itself to me, do I grab it with excitement?
Heavenly Father, teach me to love and care above all just as what Christ has shown us. Amen.
St. Catherine of Sweden, Virgin, pray for us.
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