REFLECTING ON THE OLD TESTEMENT AND GOSPEL READINGS
Esther 7.1-6, 9-10; 9.20-22
Psalm 124
James 5.12-20
Gospel: Mark 9.38-50
As Jesus moves further afield, his teachings, yet again, come under the scrutiny of those preoccupied with legalisms.
Seeking to drive a wedge between his teachings and those of the Jewish Torah and of the state, they test him.
In his retort, Jesus affirms the equality of women and men and the sanctity of their union as grounded in creation.
Legalisms can be restrictive and lead to exclusion whereas the love of God transcends human boundaries.
Jesus drives home the point by rebuking his disciples for their exclusion of the little children and his welcoming of them with open arms.
Peace and Grace,
Fr. Ron.
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