Gospel
Luke 2:41-52
Mary stored up all these things in her heart
Every year the parents of Jesus used to go to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up for the feast as usual. When they were on their way home after the feast, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem without his parents knowing it. They assumed he was with the caravan, and it was only after a day’s journey that they went to look for him among their relations and acquaintances. When they failed to find him they went back to Jerusalem looking for him everywhere.
Three days later, they found him in the Temple, sitting among the doctors, listening to them, and asking them questions; and all those who heard him were astounded at his intelligence and his replies. They were overcome when they saw him, and his mother said to him, ‘My child, why have, you done this to us? See how worried your father and I have been, looking for you.’
‘Why were you looking for me?’ he replied. ‘Did you not know that I must be busy with my Father’s affairs?’ But they did not understand what he meant.
He then went down with them and came to Nazareth and lived under their authority.
His mother stored up all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom, in stature, and in favour with God and men.
Reflection
When the child Jesus was found at the temple he said to the mother can't you see I must be in my father's house. Many would think Christ was being rude but the answer is no. The first reason is Christ is just reminding the mother his mission which is to do the will of the father. Secondly he left the the temple and followed his parents and lived with them obediently until it was time to begin his ministry. What we can learn from this is while focusing on earthly life we must never forget to share the good news. Are you sharing the good news?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus everyday our life is so complicated with burden and chores. May we not lose our focus on you because of this complications.
Amen
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