24 October, 2023 | Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

 Gospel Lk 12:35-38




Learning to be vigilant?.... 

Jesus said to his disciples:

"Gird your loins and light your lamps

and be like servants who await their master's return from a wedding,

ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.

Blessed are those servants

whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.

Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,

have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.

And should he come in the second or third watch

and find them prepared in this way,

blessed are those servants."


Reflections:

This parable is an indication of our lives as servants of God. Jesus has called each one of

us to serve God who is ready to reward those who have laboured in his absence, and are awake and

alert . Jesus is a loving redeemer and protector. Our Master’s return will be   glorious  for those who believe in him and have sought to know him through prayer, the scriptures and following the path he showed. On that day, he will acknowledge how hard we have worked for him and shower us

with love and eternal life.

Activity: 

As faithful servants prepare yourself each day in order to stand alert   at the service of the Master through service of others.



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