Monday, October 12, 2015

10/12/2015 – Monday of the 28th week in Ordinary Time – Luke 11:29-32

      Jesus gives a stern warning to the crowds that are gathered, as a sign is demanded from him.  Throughout the history of the prophets in ancient Israel, signs were provided in order to show that they were authentically speaking God's message.  In Jesus' response, he tells them that he is sign enough, that they need no further evidence from heaven.    
       The people of Ninevah recognized the warning that God gave them through the prophet Jonah, and they repented.  The Queen of Sheeba recognized God's wisdom that was communicated by Solomon.  Jesus notes this to the crowds.  Yet, the religious leaders of Jesus' day were not so quick to recognize the sign that was right before their very eyes, how Jesus was that sign for them. 
        Jesus called the people of his day “an evil generation”.  What do you think he would say to us if he joined us for mass on a Sunday here at St James in Tupelo?  What about us. How would we respond to that message? Would we listen to his message with open hearts, or would we demand all sorts of signs and proof to authenticate his teachings and ministry?  Do we listen to the prophetic messages that are delivered in our own day, or do we scoff at them, thinking that we already know the truth? 

       In a little while in our mass, after our prayer intentions, we will celebrating the liturgy of the Eucharist, Jesus present among us, which is truly a sign for us and for our generation.  May we thank God for the gift of the Eucharist.  May it feed our souls and our spirits.  May it help us be open to the wisdom of God as it enters our lives through his word and through the sacraments of our Church. 

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