Daughters of St Paul | Daily Gospel Reflections

Gospel Lk 14:1, 7-11 Keep Life Simple - the Jesus way? Gospel Text: On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. "When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, 'Give your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, 'My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." Reflections: In t

 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.