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Theo Tigno•
9/26/2010 10:15 pm
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Monday, September 27th 2010 |
Luke 9: 46-50
An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest."
Then John said in reply, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company." Jesus said to him, "Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you."
Dawg's Thought:
Today's prayer intention - for those who are serving the poor, especially during these tough economic times.
Today's reflection comes from Pope John Paul II:
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To become like a little child -- with complete trust in the Father and with the meekness taught by the Gospel -- is not only an ethical imperative; it is a reason for hope. Even where the difficulties are so great as to lead to discouragement and the power of evil so overwhelming as to dishearten, those who can rediscover the simplicity of a child can begin to hope anew. This is possible above all for those who know they can trust in a God who desires harmony among all people in the peaceful communion of his Kingdom. It is also possible for those who, though not sharing the gift of faith, believe in the values of forgiveness and solidarity and see in them -- not without the hidden action of the Spirit -- the possibility of renewing the face of the earth.
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Take care and God Bless.
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