Scripture meditation for the Daily Gospel

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 13 DECEMBER 2013

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Gospel Mt 11:11-15

John was the prototype of what Jesus wanted us to be. He paved the way for Christ. I wonder if John and Jesus played together as children. As Elizabeth and Mary were cousins perhaps they did. There is no scripture to support this. In this Advent time, we can prepare ourselves for the coming of the savior, a truly wonderful time of the year.

Let us imagine ourselves in this scene above, hearing John’s words of the coming of a savior, listening attentively as Jesus tell us to in the Gospel today.
“Whoever has ears ought to hear.”

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 12 DECEMBER 2012 THE VISITATION

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The image of Mary and Elizabeth celebrating their pregnancies brings us what we want in our own lives. A flood of hope for the future. The joy of creation and the love of these mothers to be give us the hope we need for the future. Their faith and anticipation is really “what the world needs now”. As they hold each other in this most sacred of sacred moments, we can be the vessel that God wants us to be. Mary’s faith and obedience made her a chosen one to carry the child Jesus into our lives to save us. Jesus, after His sacrifice and mission wants us to hold Him inside us. To have that same joy on the faces of Mary and Elizabeth as they shared the news the day of the Visitation. Feel Him with you right now. In each moment of the day, in each action, in each word and deed. Savor each breadth as you pass through this day.

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 11 DECEMBER 2012

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Gospel Mt 18:12-14

Jesus always seems to step out to find the one who has gone astray. Lost their way. Perhaps it started as an adventure, but now they are separated from the flock. He deliberately leaves the rest who stay together waiting for Him and steps out to find the one missing.

Can we say the same ourselves? Do we react positively to the one who is obviously “outside the flock”? Unfortunately it’s not always the case.

Today I will renew my efforts to be attentive to those outside who need some gentleness and kindness shown to them.