Our Lady of Sorrows: Thursday 15th September, 2022 September 15, 2022
Reflection on the WORD
God’s Plan of Salvation – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Prophet Simeon prophesized to Mary that her “Son” will bring the fall and rise of many in Israel”. Mary pondered and surrendered her will to God’s Will. Ponder on: Pray for the grace to obey God’s Will even if this demands great sacrifices, surrender and services to His People.
Luke 2:33-35
As the father and mother of Jesus stood wondering at the things that were being said about him, Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘You see this child, he is destined for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is rejected - and a sword will pierce your own soul too - so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare.’
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- •In today’s Gospel Simeon, a devout man, inspired by the Holy Spirit prophesied that Jesus was to be the light and salvation for the Jews and all mankind.
- •Simeon also prophesied that Mary’s acceptance of God’s Will would become a sword that pierces her heart at Jesus’ crucifixion. However, in spite of her great anguish, she was still able to find the “joy” of being faithful to do God’s Will.
- •Jesus will always give us the strength to bear the pains that come from our anguish of living the Father’s Will. Like Mary we too will also be able to find the “joys” of living in our fidelity to God’s Will.