Daughters of St Paul | Daily Gospel Reflections

 Gospel Mt 19:13-15 Bring up your children with Christian values Gospel Text   Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people,  but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”  And he laid his hands on them and went away. Reflections: Children are the centre of attraction in the family and they draw our attention in a special way even though we are strangers. They are precious in the eyes of God, loved, cared for  but they have no power status or authority. Jesus pays attention to and reaches out to everyone including children.He takes notice of the children and extends his hands to bless them saying that kingdom of God belongs to such as these. By saying this he invites us to become like children, meek and pure of heart.   Activity:   Recall your childhood days and thank God for every blessing.

 Gospel  Mt 11:25-30    At that time Jesus exclaimed: "I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him." "Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light. Reflections Jesus, who is the embodiment of compassion, extends his loving invitation to those who are tired and weary. “Come to me, I will give you rest, ” he invites.  Many are the troubles we face today. Oftentimes life is hard. Things do not move as we plan. We realize that no matter how much