Gospel Reflection
Mt 11:25-30
Here in this passage Jesus thanks the Father in heaven for revealing to his disciples the wisdom and knowledge of God. What does Jesus' prayer tell us about God and about ourselves? First, it tells us that God is both Father and Lord of earth as well as heaven. He is both Creator and Author of all that he has made, the first origin of everything and transcendent authority, and at the same time, goodness and loving care for all his children. All fatherhood and motherhood is derived from him (Ephesians 3:14-15).
Pride- roots of sin -Jesus' prayer also contains a warning that pride can keep us from the love and knowledge of God. What makes us ignorant and blind to the things of God? Certainly intellectual pride, coldness of heart, and stubbornness of will shut out God and his kingdom. Pride is the root of all vice and the strongest influence propelling us to sin. It first vanquishes the heart, making it cold and indifferent towards God. It also closes the mind to God's truth and wisdom for our lives.
Simplicity of heart
-Jesus contrasts intellectual pride with child-like simplicity and humility. The simple of heart are like "infants" in the sense that they see purely and simply without any pretense or falsehood. Those who are truly simple of heart seek the one thing alone that can sustain us in good times and hard times. Simplicity of heart is wedded with humility, the queen of virtues, because humility inclines the heart towards truth and grace - the favor and help freely given by one who is all-giving, gracious, and kind towards us.). Only the humble in heart can receive the wisdom which comes from God and and the understanding of God's perfect goodness and plan for our lives.
So as we begin a new academic calendar in the midst of this global pandemic let us ask to ourselves that Do we trust in God with our by whole heart? And is there any moment of pride in us ?and let us submit our plans for life to his wisdom and will!!
Bro. Attichirayil Sebastian (Jackson)
Good Shepherd Major Seminary
Kunnoth
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