“Being willing to rise up to be the ‘salt of the earth’ and ‘light to the world’ so that Christian virtues can be preserved and promoted!”

(Based on 2 Cor 1:18-22 and Mt 5:13-16 – Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time, Year 1)

Here is a lovely story of a humble little monk named Telemachus living out in the farming regions of Asia.

Telemachus had no great ambitions in life.

He loved his little garden, and tilled it through the changing seasons.

But one day in the year 391, he felt a sense of urgency, a call of God’s direction in his life – to Rome.

Rome was the heart and soul of the mighty empire.

The feelings of such a call frightened him, but he went anyway, praying along the way for God’s direction.

When he finally got to the city it was in an uproar!

The armies of Rome had just come home from the battlefield in victory.

Huge crowds turned out for the great celebration…
… and Telemachus was caught in their frenzy and carried into the Colloseum.

He had never seen a gladiator contest before, but now his heart sickened.

Down in the arena men hacked at each other with swords and clubs.
The crowds roared at the sight of blood, and urged their favorites on to the death.

Telemachus couldn’t stand it.

He knew this wasn’t the way God wanted people to live or to die.

So little Telemachus worked his way through the crowds to the wall down by the arena.

He shouted: “In the name of Christ, forbear!
Nobody heard him, so he crawled up onto the wall and shouted again: “In the name of Christ, forbear!”

This time the few who heard him only laughed.

But Telemachus was not to be ignored.

He jumped into the arena, and ran through the sands toward the gladiators. “In the name of Christ, forbear!”

The crowds laughed at the silly little man, and threw stones at him.

Telemachus, however, was on a mission.

He threw himself between two gladiators to stop their fighting…
… And cried, “In the name of Christ, forbear!”

They hacked him apart!

They cut his body from shoulder to stomach, and he fell onto the sand with the blood running out of his life.
The gladiators were stunned.
The crowds fell back in silence
For a moment, no one in the Colloseum moved.

The site of the dead man, and the reaction of the crowd, led the emperor and his guests to silently stand, turn and leave the Colloseum.

After a few minutes, the Gladiators put their swords down and they too left.

All that remained in that giant stadium was the scrawny lifeless body of the young man.

History claims that this was the very last gladiator game at the coliseum.

The memory of that man screaming to the crowd, and the image of the blood thirsty lust of the crowd…
… had changed the hearts and the minds of the Romans in that instant.

Within an hour, the emperor issued an edict forbidding any future games of war within the Roman Empire.

There was no more killing in the Colloseum.
There were no more gladiator matches in Rome.

All because one man, stood up…
… and said “In the Name of Jesus, forbear!”

He, as a true Christian, became, the salt of the earth and light of the world.

This is the call of the Gospel of the Day.
Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth” (Mt 5: 13) and “You are the light of the world” (Mt 5: 14)

In ancient Greece, salt was considered so valuable it was called, “theon”, divine.

The Romans believed that nothing was of more value than salt except the Sun. Roman soldiers were even paid in salt.

An ancient Near Eastern custom still practiced among some Arabs today is that a pact of friendship is sealed with a gift of salt.

This call of the Gospel has gained significant importance and urgency in our world today.

We live in times and generation when the need to be a “salt” and “light” has gained tremendous urgency…

The world is losing a taste for things of everlasting value and instead relishes more on transient materials.

Can I be the “salt” in such situations, giving the taste of eternity and goodness and to orient them towards the real joys of life?

The world is fast degrading and losing values in various areas like moral life, social situations, cultural integrity and religious fervour.

Can I be the “light,”casting away the darkness of ignorance and illuminating radiance for the revival of sanctified lives?

The world today is sadly getting corrupted and there are strong strands of contamination affecting various core dimensions.

Can I be the “salt” which rubs in consciousness for transformation and be a healing agent to prick the conscience of people to lead an integral life?

The world sometimes is easy on closing the eye to the evils that are constantly rising, and fails to be a powerful voice for justice and peace

Can I be the “light” which casts its powerful rays on the dark shades of wickedness and expose the inhuman elements of the society, helping towards a harmonious and pleasant world?

“Salt” and “light” are symbols of purity.

To be the “salt” and “light” in the world, demands a high level of perfection and holiness in our lives.

Let us be willing to rise up to the challenge of being the “salt of the earth” and “light to the world”
… even if it requires giving up many of our comfort areas of life
… so that our Christian values can be preserved and the love of God may shine forth to the world!

Let’s stand up with conviction and passion against the ‘colossal negativities’ in the world…
… and boldly say, “In the name of Christ, forbear!”

God Bless! Live Jesus!

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When they become adults, children have the right and duty…

… to choose their profession and state of life. (CCC # 2230)

“May Mary, the Mother of the Church – our Beloved Mother and the Perfect Disciple – intercede and inspire us, to use our freedom with responsibility!”

(Based on the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church)

A lady once remarked to her spiritual guide, “I am very afraid to pray, ‘Thy Will be done'”
“And why is that so?”, asked the guide.

“I am afraid…” continued the lady, “… that God will bring some calamity to my only child or send me a heavy trial in life”

The spiritual guide, having patiently listened to her, replied:
“Suppose if your beloved child comes to you and says, ‘Mummy, here after, I want to always do whatever you say and live as you will…’

Would you say to yourself… Ah! Here is my chance!

I will make my child to do all the harsh things.
I will make use of his willingness to obey me, by cutting off all his pleasures
I will make sure he has a tough time because anyway he will do whatever I say”

“Oh no!” answered back the mother, “I will give him the best possible things that I can.

I will make sure that he is protected from every danger.
I will do anything to ensure him true happiness!”

“And do you think…,” continued the spiritual guide, “Do you think that God is less loving than you?”

The will of every human parent is to ensure the best for their children, isn’t it?

How much more loving and caring is the Will of the Father!

“God’s Will” is better understood in the set-up of a family…

In a human family…
… Every member wishes that the other is taken care
… Every member seeks for the good of the other

How much more is the love and concern in the Family of God…
… to all those who seek to do the Will of the Father!

The Church is this Communion of those who “bind upon themselves to do the Will of the Father”

Today we celebrate the Feast of Mary, the Mother of the Church.

Mother Mary is the model for all in the Church to “always say YES to God’s Will!”

This feast which has been promulgated in the Year 2018…
… is celebrated every year on the Monday after Pentecost.

We have concluded a journey of fourteen weeks (nearly hundred days) of walking intimately with the Lord in His Passion, Death, Resurrection and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit…
… starting with the Ash Wednesday in the season of Lent
… through the Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
… the Ascension and the Feast of the Holy Spirit – the Pentecost.

As we resume the Ordinary times of the Liturgical year, we are presented today…
… with the beautiful example of Mary, the Mother of the Church, Who is the role model for all of us to “use freedom with responsibility” and be a person of prayer and faith!

One of the primary reasons for the celebration of the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church is “to foster Marian piety and the Maternal sense of the Church.”

Pope Francis said that, “this celebration will help us to remember that growth in the Christian life must be anchored…
… to the Mystery of the Cross
… to the oblation of Christ in the Eucharistic Banquet
… and to the Mother of the Redeemer and Mother of the Redeemed!”

The Marian title of “Mother of the Church,” was given to the Blessed Mother by Pope Paul VI at the Second Vatican Council.

Jesus says, “Whoever does the Will of My Father in Heaven, is my…. Mother!” (Mt 12: 50)

When we scan through the pages of the New Testament, we find, that perhaps no other person fulfilled the Will of the Father as perfectly as Mary

Mary, the Mother of the Church, always said “YES to God’s Will”

Mary was Blessed not just because she gave a physical birth to Jesus…
… but also because She listened and lived the Will of the Father!

She is blessed…
… because She listened to God’s Word and accepted it wholeheartedly.
… because She chose to put Her faith in God, though the path ahead was dim
… because She was obedient to God’s Will, though She did not understand many things”

As St. Irenaeus says: “Being obedient, She became the cause of salvation for Herself and for the whole human race.”

The knot of Eve’s disobedience was untied by Mary’s obedience

“What Eve bound through her disbelief, Mary loosened by Her faith”

We are reminded that it is “freedom with responsibility” that ensures valid enjoyment and proper satisfaction.

Mother Mary is the model for all of us to discharge all our duties with a great sense of responsibility.

She is the first Evangelizer and the first Disciple of Her own Son and Lord, Jesus the Christ!

She is not just the biological Mother of Jesus…
… but, by doing the Will of the Father perfectly, She is also His Spiritual Mother!

Thus Mary is the Mother of the Church!

St Maximilian Kolbe says, “If anyone does not wish to have Mary Immaculate for his Mother, he will not have Christ for his Brother!”

Yes, doing the Will of the Father and using our freedom with responsibility…
… is the DNA that joins all the members of the Family of God.

We may perhaps, have our fears in doing His Will….

But let us realize, that the Will of Father is wrapped with much love and affection…
… there is a tenderness in His Will, that ensures each of us, His children are protected!

Jesus is our Supreme Model and Leader in listening and living the Will of the Father

Mother Mary is our Beloved Mother and Perfect Disciple, Who followed Her Son wholly, in obedience to the Will of the Father!

Many saints and holy people also show us, by their sanctified lives that it is worth, meaningful and salvific, to do the Will of the Father!

All of them beckon us:
“Come be part of the Family of God…
Listen always to what God wants of you in your life

Ask Him, at all times, what you should be doing in life
Put your trust in His Power and Providence, when you do His Will!”

Are we willing to be members of this Family of God?
… Then we need to be ready to do the Will of the Father!

Let us ask our Blessed Mother Mary, the Mother of the Church to intercede and pray for all of us…
… to be faithful and witnessing members of the Church.

Happy Feast Day of Mary, the Mother of the Church…
… to all Her Little Children of God!

God Bless! Live Jesus!

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As far as possible parents have the duty of choosing schools that will best help them in their task as Christian educators.

Public authorities have the duty of guaranteeing this parental right and of ensuring the concrete conditions for its exercise. (CCC # 2229)

“Realizing that by our Christian vocation, we are constantly in touch with the Holy Spirit- ‘Fresh Waters’ of Grace”

(Based on the Solemnity of Pentecost)

It was after a devastating flood.

Rescue teams moved through the wreckage of a collapsed apartment block – calling, listening, hoping.

In one section of the building, a firefighter heard a faint groanings and cries.

But when they tried to open the door, it wouldn’t move.
It wasn’t locked.
It wasn’t jammed.

It had been barricaded from the inside.

Table, shelves, even a sofa had been pushed against the door by the person inside…
… someone trying desperately to feel safe inside, amid the watery chaos.

It took precious minutes to remove the barrier.

When they finally reached her, she was alive – but shaken, trembling, and tearful.

And as they carried her out, she whispered something realistic:
“I was so afraid of what might come in…
… that I blocked the door as much as I could.

I didn’t realize I was keeping help out.”

Isn’t that how many of us live?

We pile fear, shame, pain, and distraction against the door of our hearts – not because we don’t want help…
… but because we’re scared of being vulnerable.

And all the while, the Holy Spirit stands outside saying, “Let Me in… I’ve come to save you!”

Today, on this Great Day of Pentecost, we are invited to open our hearts to recognize the Power of the Holy Spirit…
… and to become aware of the inherent greatness in our vocation as Christians.

On the day of Pentecost, in the Upper Room, as the disciples were gathered in prayer, along with Blessed Mother Mary, “the Holy Spirit filled the entire house in which they were” (Acts 2:2)

It is to be noted that the word used to describe the coming of the Holy Spirit is the Greek word “aphno” which means “suddenly”
“And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind…” (Acts 2: 2)

The coming of the Holy Spirit was “sudden.”

Those gathered in the Upper Room were preparing themselves in prayer – not knowing when and how would the coming be!

But the Holy Spirit doesn’t wait for perfect people and planned moments…
… He looks for prepared hearts!

This energetic entry of the Holy Spirit is a glimpse to one important characteristic of the person of the Holy Spirit: Vitality!

The Holy Spirit is a spirit of life… of energy… of vivacity… of animation… of dynamism!

Where the Holy Spirit is, there is the great movement of the will, the mind and the heart!

It was this “sudden” coming of the Holy Spirit that transformed the small group of Jesus’ disciples into mighty warriors of the Kingdom of God.

Fear was transformed into power…
Timidity was changed into boldness…
Uncertainty was converted into conviction…

Our own lives need an encounter of this “life-transforming” experience.

Is my Christian life, dull and slow – merely laced with routine actions of prayers and sacraments?
Is my life of faith, lethargic and tepid – simply being pulled on, without any particular awareness or lived without any enthusiasm?

Then, we need the mighty movement of the Holy Spirit to impress life and vitality to our life and our faith!

We want the ‘Upper Room’ blessings…
… but are we willing to climb the stairs of prayer and reconciliationi?

The Holy Spirit is undoubtedly one of the most shy person of the Blessed Trinity and therefore, also often, neglected in our daily prayers or devotion

The study and awareness of the Holy Spirit is certainly, in general, given lesser priority and importance in comparison to the other Persons of the Trinity.

The Feast of the Pentecost is very often not accorded the “solemn” tone in comparison to other feasts like Christmas or Easter

But let us realize, that in the Holy Spirit and in the celebration of this Feast, we have a great treasure to cherish and enjoy.

The Sacred Triduum gives us victory..
… Pentecost gives us the voice to proclaim it

Each Christian ought to build an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Each Christian must become more aware of the role of the Holy Spirit in daily living

How wonderful it would be if we could inculcate a few practical resolutions…
… to grow in our intimacy and union with this Powerful and Dynamic Personality of the Blessed Trinity:

Wishing “Good Morning, Holy Spirit ” to Him as we begin the day, thanking for His protection and seeking His help through the day
Invoking a tiny chaplet, “Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and minds” as we begin a particular activity or work
Making a short examination of conscience at the end of the day, introspecting our lives in overcoming sin, being grateful for His guidance and seeking to grow spiritually in holiness, with the power of the Holy Spirit
Co-operating with the Holy Spirit to become effective agents of unity in our homes, our communities, our places of work and our churches.
Purposely creating a few seconds of silence in the schedule of our works or our activity or through the course of the day, and talking to the Holy Spirit, as a friend, in the cave of our heart
Listening to the still, gentle voice of the Holy Spirit in the depths of our being, speaking to us to be more active to read God’s Word in the Bible and to partake of the Sacraments more frequently especially Confession and Holy Eucharist.

The Lord has blessed our lives with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

He longs to be empower our lives…
He earnestly wants to be in total control of our lives…

But for this, He needs our permission…
Permission in the form of…
… longing for Him
… making sincere efforts to live a life casting away sin.

Let us not block the door of our hearts, for fear of being vulnerable…
… instead, give heed to the Holy Spirit, Who constantly says: “Let Me in… I’ve come to save you!”

Wish you a very Happy Feast of the Holy Spirit – the Pentecost!

Happy Birthday to our Holy Mother, the Church!

Let us cherish the life offered by our Mother, in the Sacraments…
… and especially receive the sweetness of the Holy Eucharist more worthily and enthusiastically!

God Bless! Live Jesus!

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As those first responsible for the education of their children, parents have the right to choose a school for them…
… which corresponds to their own convictions.

This right is fundamental. (CCC # 2229)

“Realising that Jesus – the Master Painter – cherishes each of us, His followers, for who we uniquely are!”

(Based on Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 and Jn 21:20-25 – Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter)

An admirer once visited a painter’s studio and stood in awe before a canvas – full of life, depth and contrast.

As he observed the tools lying nearby, he noticed two particular brushes placed side by side:

One thick and bold, the other fine and delicate.

With curiosity, the admirer asked, “Do you always use both these brushes in your work?”

The artist nodded, and with a smile said: “Always!

Each brush brings something special to the canvas.

The thick one gives power and presence…
… broad strokes that lay the foundation.

The fine one brings intimacy and detail…
…. soft touches that bring the painting to life.”

He paused, then continued:
“They don’t compete. They complement.

One without the other would leave the picture incomplete!”

Indeed, that’s how it is with life as well, isn’t it?

Each person is unique and has a unique role to play in life.

Each one, in their own way, adds something essential to the beauty of the whole.

Just as the artist values both brushes for their distinct contributions, Jesus – the Master Painter – cherished each of His disciples for who they uniquely were.

It’s so similar with the experience of teachers in a school with the students.

Each student is unique in their character and nature.
The relationship with each student is also unique

Undoubtedly…
… some students tend to be more in the limelight – due to their high vibrancy and level of enthusiasm
… some students remain in the shadows – due to their soft and timid nature

But the teacher shares a unique relationship with all..
… with some more close, with some just normal, with some just casual

Sometimes the most naughty one, or the mischievous one gets special attention

Sometimes, the most silent one gets a special favour of affection and care

The Greatest Teacher, Jesus, had in His class of students – His chosen twelve – the Apostles….
… one, who was very vocal, emotional and actively in the limelight
… and another who was more silent, affectionate and passively in the background

The Gospel of the Day presents Jesus, the teacher in conversation with these two of His students, with whom He had a special bonding – Peter and John.

Peter – the one, very vocal, emotional and being active in the limelight
John – the one who was more silent, affectionate and remained passively in the background

We are the end of the Gospel of St John.

Jesus had engaged Peter in a one-to-one conversation reviving His commitment to Him and the Kingdom by asking him, three times, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was also entrusted to be the Shepherd of His Church on the earth

However, Peter was also curious what would be the future of the other disciple.

His curiosity is a common human trait: a keen desire to know the future and the prospects of other people.

Sometimes this trait can also degenerate into jealousy…

Sometimes this trait can also be reduced to envy…

In the parable of the workers in the vineyard… those who came at the end received the same one denarii as the first.

The complaint of those who toiled the whole day was not just that they received a less pay; but more so, that why did the last ones…
… get a higher pay!

The generosity towards the others, made them to feel envious

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the prodigal son was given a grand reception on his arrival back.

The complaint of the elder son was not just that he never had enjoyed a luxurious time with his friends; but more so, that the younger sin who had committed many sins…
… was given a special welcome.

The generosity towards the younger son, made him to feel jealous.

Probably realizing the possibility of this common human trait, Jesus chides Peter who was over-curious to know of the future of John…
… instead He re-focusses Peter’s attention on what is most important: Following Him.

Therefore Jesus tells to Peter: “What concern is it of yours? You follow me” (Jn 21: 22)

The same advice is rendered to us also…

We sometimes tend to be too anxious about the life of the other…
… but fail to have a proper control in our personal lives!
We sometimes tend to be over-curious about the future of others…
… but fail to live our lives worthily!

The Lord advises us the same too, “You follow me!”

The vocation and life of Jesus, the teacher’s two special students – Peter and John is also a reminder of two ways or levels of Christian holiness

The Life of Peter…
… lived in witness to Christ by a life of martyrdom of blood
The Life of John…
… lived in witness to Christ by a life of loving sacrifices in life, and the martyrdom of love

Each one of us are to…
… live in commitment, willing to even ‘shed our blood’, like St Peter
… live in holiness, filled with love, like St John

On this eve of the Great Feast of the Pentecost, let us prepare our hearts to receive the fire of the Holy Spirit.

Let us be animated by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, so that we too may be Christ’s faithful and dynamic witnesses…
… and like St Peter and St John, become “special students” of our Great Teacher, Jesus!

Let’s realise that each one of us is unique and have unique roles to play in life

And just as an artist ‘values all brushes’ for their distinct contributions…
… Jesus – the Master Painter – cherishes each of us, His followers, for who we uniquely are!

God Bless! Live Jesus!

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Parents’ respect and affection are expressed by the care and attention they devote to bringing up their young children and providing for their physical and spiritual needs.

As the children grow up, the same respect and devotion lead parents to educate them in the right use of their reason and freedom. (CCC # 2228)

“Trusting in the goodness of the Lord and with hope in the mercy of the Lord, let us, tell the Lord, ‘Yes, Lord, I love you!’”

(Based on Acts 25:13b-21 and Jn 21:15-19 – Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter)

A young man was supposedly crazy about his girlfriend.

He spent an entire evening telling the girl how much he loved her.

He said that he couldn’t live without her…
… that he would go to the ends of the earth for her
… yes, go through fire for her, or die for her.

But as he was leaving he told her,
“I’ll see you tomorrow night dear…
…. if it doesn’t rain!!”

A whole evening was spent on lavishing sweet words of love…

But as he left her…
…. he made conditions in his expression of love
… he put forward clauses in his demonstration of love

How often is our love also such..

We tell to people in our live that we love them…
… but fail to show it in actions
We tell to others that we care for them a lot…
… but do not show them in deeds

And how much more true is this in the case of our love of God…
… we profess our sentiments of love, but fall short of living it up in our commitment

The Gospel of the day presents St Peter grappling with his weaknesses in expressing his love for his Master…
… and Jesus, knowing very well the frailties of his chosen one, entrusting great responsibilities on him.

Jesus in His post-resurrection appearances to the Apostles, engages in a special one-to-one conversation with the Peter, the leader of the chosen ones…

It’s interesting to see the choice of the Lord for Peter as the leader of His chosen ones.

Peter was a fisherman by profession…

Like the waves, his faith and trust in the Lord would also often waver…
Like the winds blowing heavily, his zeal for the Lord would also often vacillate…

Yet, the Lord chooses him to be a “fisher of man” for His Kingdom…. expecting him…
… to be like the fish – finding life and vibrancy only by being in the waters of grace and mercy
… to be like the net – gathering up the children of God and keeping them together
… to be like the boat – not being stuck on the shores, but ready to launch into the deep waters of evangelisation

Peter had undoubtedly a lot of interest and zeal in the Lord… and in His Mission.

Yet by nature, he tended to be more emotional… indecisive…fluttering
And this caused him to deny the Lord three times, during the passion of the Lord..

But the Lord, in His infinite mercy, restores the brokenness in the relationship, with His healing love.

Our lives too, so often, resembles that of Peter.

We fluctuate in our commitments to the Lord…

We easily break many of the resolutions made to the Lord…
We very often go astray, despite having experienced much love from the Lord…

Yet, Jesus does not abandon us.

Like the Shepherd, who comes after His lost sheep…
Like a Potter, who remoulds His work when dis-shaped…
Like a Physician, who attends with patience for His ailing patient…
The Lord comes to us…
And with much hope puts forward the same question, that He asked Peter:
“Do You love Me?”

The Lord awaits an answer…

It will be easy to jump in and say “Yes, Lord, I do love you”.

But…

Let our answer, not just be triggered by emotional feelings…
Let our answer, not be simply impelled by a ritualistic custom…

Rather, from the depth of our inner-being…
… acknowledging our sinfulness and failures…
… realising our weaknesses and shortcomings…

Yet…
… trusting in the goodness of the Lord
… hopeful in the mercy of the Lord
Let us tell the Lord…
“Yes, Lord, You know everything….

You know, I love you!!”

Let us today seek the intercession of St Norbert of Xanten (c. 1075-1134) – a nobleman, courtier, ascetic, legendary peacemaker, and an exemplar of the apostolic way of life
… a priest who founded the Norbertine Order in the 12th century on the basis of love, selfless sharing and radical hospitality.

Let us give heed to his words: “You will never enjoy the sweetness of a quiet prayer unless you shut your mind to all worldly desires and temporal affairs.”

God Bless! Live Jesus!

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Children in turn contribute to the growth in holiness of their parents.
Each and everyone should be generous and tireless in forgiving one another for offenses, quarrels, injustices, and neglect.
Mutual affection suggests this.

The charity of Christ demands it. (CCC # 2227)