One
of the characteristics of being human is the need to know that we are loved and
cared about. In the gospel passage Jesus assures us that we,
his brothers and sisters in faith, are very much cared for by him, and by his
Father in heaven. Even the hairs of our
heads have all been counted – and so we ought
not be afraid of anything. The evil motivation and ill-intent of the
Pharisees will one day be made known when everything will be revealed – and
there will not be a secret that is unknown. This is cause for Pharisaical
people of any age to sit up and take notice – and remember that it is never too
late to change, to become friends of God, and allies of his people once again!
In the first reading we see
that Abraham was God’s friend because of God’s gift of faith that was given him
– the only work he had to do was simply to believe in God and the promises he
was making to him. We too are called to – above all else, everyday – have faith
in God – but also, to prove it by works of charity and love done for love of
God. If this is the motivation of our hearts, then what will be revealed about
us at the end will be a cause for rejoicing for us – for God will reward our
good will and right action by a life of eternal joy!
I turn
to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.
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