Mk 7:14-23.
I totally agree with the gospel reading today, especially 'But what comes out of the man, that is what defiles him. From within the man, from his heart, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.'. What we say or do reflects what is inside us. I can be very cold and harsh with my words with others. And, I also treat myself that way. That is because I think my heart is hardened by the harsh reality over the years. I should not blame the environment. Rather, I allow it to influence my mind and heart. I am not steadfast in my faith in God. Normally, people who blame others and things are the very people who do not have courage and humility to face their own mistakes and learn from them. Ultimately, it is not going to destroy other people but myself. I choose to shift the blame on others for all the hurt and mistakes I have committed and refuse to be responsible. The first step is to be aware of my sins and have the humility to acknowledge I have sinned. Then, I have to learn to open up myself and lift all my sins to God and truly repent. Then, God’s Love in the form of the Holy Spirit will be not blocked by the sins from working within me. Often, the Love is always there but it is due to my sins that I do not experience the Love.
I must learn not to set too high standard on others and myself that I do not have the compassion and become harsh on others and self. Love must be the foundation of all matters no matter what I do or say. If not, my actions and words are going to hurt others and myself. My mission here is to share God’s Love with the others. So, if my life is not even led by Love, how can I even share it with the others?
With Love,
Elena
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