Gospel
Matthew 17:10-13
Elijah has come already and they did not recognise him
As they came down from the mountain the disciples put this question to Jesus, ‘Why do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?’ ‘True;’ he replied ‘Elijah is to come to see that everything is once more as it should be; however, I tell you that Elijah has come already and they did not recognise him but treated him as they pleased; and the Son of Man will suffer similarly at their hands.’ The disciples understood then that he had been speaking of John the Baptist.
Reflection
In the old testament Elijah was one of the greatest prophet calling for people to repent. John the Baptist had the same role . However both them suffered just like Christ suffered because the people refuse to listen to the good news and instead persecute the messenger. Why do people refuse to hear the good news?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus you suffered so much trying to bring salvation but you are willing to suffer because of love. May we too not harden our heart but fill it with love and mercy.
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