MONDAY, EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Sir 17: 20-24 Ps 32: 1-2, 5-7 Mk 10: 17-27
“SLOW TO ANGER, AND ABOUNDING IN LOVE”
Sin constitutes a deliberate act of disobedience against God’s divine will and law. It manifests as a willful transgression against the Lawgiver, a deliberate failure to fulfil the purpose and meaning of our existence. In essence, sin represents a “miss” i.e., a deviation from the intended trajectory of our lives, a falling short of our true potential as beloved children of God. This act of disobedience not only violates God’s law but also diminishes our inherent dignity as beings created in His image and likeness. Ultimately, sin erects a barrier between ourselves and God. This separation, born of our wilful rebellion, is a state of alienation that God deeply desires to overcome.
Our faith is grounded in the belief that God is love. This divine attribute of love is a central theme throughout the prophetic writings, where the prophets repeatedly urge the chosen people to return to the Lord with contrite hearts. These prophetic voices remind us of our true purpose and guide us back to the path of righteousness. God, in His infinite mercy, not only forgives our transgressions but also actively assists us in our journey of faith, empowering us to live according to His divine precepts. This divine assistance manifests in various ways, including providing guidance, strength, and the grace to overcome our weaknesses.
The culmination of God’s redemptive plan is found in the person of Christ, who extends an invitation of reconciliation to all of humanity, offering forgiveness and restoration through repentance. His message emphasizes the primacy of grace over human merit. Salvation is not earned through human effort but is freely offered as a gift of God’s love. However, this gracious invitation demands a response. Jesus calls us to prioritize our relationship with Him above all else, recognizing Him as the supreme treasure. This necessitates a sincere commitment to living a life centered on God’s love and will.
Response: Rejoice in the Lord; exult, you just!
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