Gospel
Luke 12:49-53
How I wish it were blazing already!
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already! There is a baptism I must still receive, and how great is my distress till it is over!
‘Do you suppose that I am here to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now on a household of five will be divided: three against two and two against three; the father divided against the son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.’
Reflection
There are two points in this reading worth reflecting. They are fire and division . When Christ talk about he watas talking about God. It was like Moses meeting God during the fire at the burning bush. It is God who protect and guide us. Today we have confirmation which John the baptist said a baptism of fire where the holy spirit come upon us and guide us. Our first loyalty is to Christ and this may cause division if family members are not loyal to Christ. Is loyalty to Christ important to you?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus, may the fire of your love consume me and transform my life that I may truly desire nothing more than life with you. Fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit that I may always seek to please you and do your will."
Amen
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