Jesus must be restrained.
"Jesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat.
"When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”
Saturday 20th January 2024 in the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of Saints Fabian, Pope and Martyr and St Sabestian, Martyr.
In the short Gospel of today, we reflect on the theme of opposition to the work of the Kingdom.
"My child, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials.
For in fire gold is tested,
and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation.
Trust in God, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him." (Sirach 2: 1, 5 - 6).
The Pharisees called Jesus possessed by demons. His relatives called Him mad.
Anyone who is determined to serve God must pay heed to the golden advice of Sirach:
"My child, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials.
For in fire gold is tested,
and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation."
Saturday 20th January 2024, in the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of: Pope St Fabian (+ 250). Italian.
* Fabian divided the diocese of Rome into seven diaconates. This facilitated aid to the poor. He suffered martyrdom under Emperor Decius.
* St Sebastian (+ 288). Italian from Milan. Officer in the Imperial Guard under Emperor Diocletian. Martyred when he converted to Christianity.
* Blessed Cyprian Michael Tansi (1903 - 1964). Nigerian. Trappist monk and priest. Beatified in Nigeria by Pope St John Paul II in 1998.
Why do we honor the saints? Jesus is glorified when we honor His saints. Their intercession is powerful.
“Faith in Jesus and in the power of His Holy Name is the greatest spiritual force in the world today.... " (Blessed Henry Suso - 1290 to 1365).
For the Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus and prayer intentions click the link below:
http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/12/litany-of-most-holy-name-of-jesus.html?m=1
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