First Reading: (2 Kings 4:8-11,11-16a)
Responsorial Psalm: "Response: Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
Second Reading: (Romans 6:3-11)
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: (Matthew 10:37-42)
Reflection
Today’s Gospel reading at mass was centered on one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus: “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.”
The reflection was compared to two people who suffered the same physical loss-the loss of sights. One withdrew into darkness, refusing to accept his new reality. The other, accepted her cross with faith and continued serving the poor, encouraging the downtrodden, and bringing joy to everyone she met.
The difference was not the size of their cross; the difference was faith. Talk about crosses, we all have them.
Saint Paul reminds us in the second reading that through baptism we were united with Christ in his death so that we might also share in his new life. The Christian does not deny suffering, but neither does the Christian allow suffering to have the final word.
Every person experiences setbacks, disappointments, illness, loss, or tragedy. The question is not whether we will carry a cross, but how we will carry it. Some become bitter; others become better. Faith enables us to transform a stumbling block into a stepping stone.
Jesus’ own cross seemed like defeat, yet it became the source of our salvation. In the same way, when we unite our struggles to Christ, God can bring new life out of our pain.
Let us pray for the grace to carry our crosses with hope, trusting that God has a purpose for each of us and will never abandon us.
Amen
God bless you and have a wondeful day.
Pal Ronnie
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