Gospel
Matthew 10:17-22
The Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Beware of men: they will hand you over to sanhedrins and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the pagans. But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to speak or what to say; what you are to say will be given to you when the time comes; because it is not you who will be speaking; the Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you.
‘Brother will betray brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all men on account of my name; but the man who stands firm to the end will be saved.’
Reflection
Every year on 26th December the Gospel reading sounds very grim. It is about persecution and death. Why is this so? I believe while we celebrate the birth there are two things we must remember. Firstly our journey on earth is temporary. Secondly by being witnesses of Christ we must be prepared for persecution. Are you ready to face persecution?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus your death brought us life. May we continue to live in your love and mercy.
Amen
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