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10 Happy those who hear the word of God

Gospel Luke 11:27-28 'Happy the womb that bore you and the breasts you sucked!' As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, ‘Happy the womb that bore you and the breasts you sucked!’ But he replied, ‘Still happier those who hear the word of God and keep it!’ Reflection In this brief encounter, Jesus does not diminish His mother’s honor but elevates the nature of true blessedness. While biological ties are significant, Jesus emphasizes that spiritual intimacy through obedience is even greater. The woman’s praise focused on physical heritage, yet Jesus points us toward a living relationship with the Father. To "hear and keep" the Word is the ultimate calling. It invites us to move beyond mere admiration of Christ to active participation in His divine will through daily faithfulness. Question for Reflection In your daily life, are you more focused on admiring Jesus from a distance, or are you actively seeking to put His teachings in...

09 God or the devil

Gospel Luke 11:15-26 The finger of God has overtaken you When Jesus had cast out a devil, some of the people said, ‘It is through Beelzebul, the prince of devils, that he casts out devils.’ Others asked him, as a test, for a sign from heaven; but, knowing what they were thinking, he said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself is heading for ruin, and a household divided against itself collapses. So too with Satan: if he is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? – since you assert that it is through Beelzebul that I cast out devils. Now if it is through Beelzebul that I cast out devils, through whom do your own experts cast them out? Let them be your judges then. But if it is through the finger of God that I cast out devils, then know that the kingdom of God has overtaken you. So long as a strong man fully armed guards his own palace, his goods are undisturbed; but when someone stronger than he is attacks and defeats him, the stronger man takes away all ...

08 Keep Asking

Gospel Luke 11:5-13 Ask, and it will be given to you Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Suppose one of you has a friend and goes to him in the middle of the night to say, “My friend, lend me three loaves, because a friend of mine on his travels has just arrived at my house and I have nothing to offer him”; and the man answers from inside the house, “Do not bother me. The door is bolted now, and my children and I are in bed; I cannot get up to give it you.” I tell you, if the man does not get up and give it him for friendship’s sake, persistence will be enough to make him get up and give his friend all he wants. ‘So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For the one who asks always receives; the one who searches always finds; the one who knocks will always have the door opened to him. What father among you would hand his son a stone when he asked for bread? Or hand him a snak...

07 The Lord 's Prayer

Gospel Luke 11:1-4 How to pray Once Jesus was in a certain place praying, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’ He said to them, ‘Say this when you pray: ‘“Father, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come; give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive each one who is in debt to us. And do not put us to the test.”’ Reflection The disciples’ request captures a universal longing: how do we truly connect with the Divine? Jesus responds not with a complex ritual, but with a blueprint for intimacy. By calling God “Father,” we enter a space of total trust. This prayer reminds us that our daily needs—both physical sustenance and spiritual mercy—are met through God’s grace. As we seek His Kingdom, we are challenged to mirror His heart by forgiving others, finding peace in His guidance and protection. Question for Reflection Which petit...

06 Martha and Mary

Gospel Luke 10:38-42 Martha works; Mary listens Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha who was distracted with all the serving said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do the serving all by myself? Please tell her to help me.’ But the Lord answered: ‘Martha, Martha,’ he said ‘you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not to be taken from her.’ Reflection Martha’s devotion is expressed through service, yet her anxiety distracts her from the Guest’s truly essential presence. We often mirror Martha, consumed by the frantic tasks of life, feeling resentful when others seem idle. However, Jesus gently reminds us that while service is valuable, communion with Him is fundamental. Mary chose to be fully present, prioritizing the ...

05 The Good Samaritan

Gospel Luke 10:25-37 The good Samaritan There was a lawyer who, to disconcert Jesus, stood up and said to him, ‘Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the Law? What do you read there?’ He replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.’ ‘You have answered right,’ said Jesus ‘do this and life is yours.’ But the man was anxious to justify himself and said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ Jesus replied, ‘A man was once on his way down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of brigands; they took all he had, beat him and then made off, leaving him half dead. Now a priest happened to be travelling down the same road, but when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite who came to the place saw him, and passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan traveller who cam...

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