Advent Wk 2nd: Friday 11th December, 2020 December 11, 2020
Reflection on the WORD
Lukewarm Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cries out to the crowd with exasperation that they are lukewarm, disinterested and with closed mind to the Truth of Salvation that He is offering them. Ponder on, “Are we also guilty of living a lukewarm faith that does not put God and the Gospel of Salvation at the centre, meaning and purpose of our lives?”
Matthew 11:16-19
Jesus spoke to the crowds: ‘What comparison can I find for this generation? It is like children shouting to each other as they sit in the market place: We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn't dance; we sang dirges, and you wouldn't be mourners.
‘For John came, neither eating nor drinking, and they say, “He is possessed.” The Son of man came, eating and drinking, and they say, “Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.” Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.’
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- •Jesus’ parable reprimands those who continue to rationalise and justify their lukewarm attitude and behaviour in the practices of their faith.
- •We are challenged to face the prejudices and perversities of our lives and begin to listen to God’s Words more wholeheartedly and live more fully in God’s ways.
- •Are we willing to accept Jesus’ challenges during this Advent season so as to prepare ourselves to receive Jesus into our hearts and homes more warmly and hospitably during Christmas?