Today's Word of God
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
Luke 17:20
Some Pharisees asked Jesus when the Kingdom of God would come. His answer was, “The Kingdom of God does not come in such a way as to be seen.
A pertinent question to our contemporary time. We have seen time and again many preachers predicting the end times to scare people. Jesus cautioned his disciples against following such preachers.
Jesus says that the Kingdom of God is among us.
In other words, God is always showing us the signs of His presence around us and also within us.
The first reading we see Paul appeals for Onesimus, the runaway slave, thus asking each one of us to follow the example of Christ in his forgiving love for the sinner.
Reflection: Is our hope and future securely anchored to God's heavenly kingdom?
Today's Saint: St. Josaphat
A zealous and dedicated Bishop who worked very hard for Christian Unity, until he suffered martyrdom at the hands of those who opposed his efforts.
May we always remember that, we always be aware of that, and know that God is always there whenever we call upon Him. May the saint of the day inspire us to remain faithful to Christ knowing that the kingdom is within us.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, may your kingdom come and my your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Be the Ruler of my heart and the Master of my life that I may always live in the freedom of your love and truth.