9th September 2018 Sunday 23rd Week of Ordinary Time

Reflection
Isaiah 35:4-7, James 2:1-5, Mark 7:31-37
“An open heart”
Jesus told the deaf-dumb man, “Be opened”

Many of us go through life with a closed heart because we are afraid to be vulnerable to others and to God. We do not want to be hurt (again) or to have our faults pointed out and be criticised. Desiring to be seen as strong, we put up walls and close our hearts, instead of letting Love in and starting to live life with freedom and joy.

Jesus tells us again, “Be opened” He calls us to take down the walls we have built and start living, start loving! To dare to be vulnerable is to live life with courage and start choosing to love again. When we open our hearts to love, we might end up getting hurt or disappointed. However, it is a small price to pay for possessing a heart that is free, without walls, without hiding, without fear.

Question for reflection:
Is my heart open to love and to be loved?