GIVE & YOU WILL RECEIVE GIFTS.
GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE.
"Jesus said to his disciples:
“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.
"When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.
"If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well.
"Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.
"Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.” (Matthew 5: 38 - 42).
Monday 17th June 2024 in the 11th Week in Ordinary Time.
We have some very tough words from Jesus from His Sermon on the Mount teaching. Let us reflect on this directive:
"Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.”
Is it realistic to give to everyone who asks of you? Or lend to anyone who borrows from you?
I have been challenged by this teaching for a long time. I like going to the noon Mass in a Church or Chapel in the downtown area of any city I happen to visit. The downtown is the favorite hangout of the poor and the homeless.
This is how I have come to have some peace over this challenge. What do I do about having to open the wallet again and again to give at most $2 which may be all I could afford?
I say to Jesus: "Lord Jesus Christ You said: 'Without Me, you can do nothing.' I love this profound truth Jesus. I don't want to do anything without You. I know from experience that I cannot function without Your prompting and power. Lord when You want me to act, please prompt me. I promise to listen and not to disobey You."
The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.
Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.
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