20th July 2019 Saturday 15th Week of Ordinary Time - St. Apollinarius

Reflection
Exodus 12:37-42, Matthew 12:14-21

“Courage and simplicity”
Jesus is the fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecy. He is the chosen servant, the Beloved. He brings God’s tender love to people. He does not reject the weak or treat them with contempt. He gives hope to those who are hopeless. He is always ready to bring people to have a true relationship with God. Ironically, the Pharisees were too blind to perceive Jesus as God’s servant, God’s Beloved. The simple people perceived Jesus as a Man of God, and they followed Him and went to Him with their needs.

Today, let us have the simplicity to perceive Jesus, God’s servant, God’s Beloved, alive and active in our own lives. He brings faith, hope and love to us. With Jesus, we choose to courageously love and do good, even in the face of opposition and misunderstandings.

Question for reflection:
1) Do I desire for a simple heart that perceives Jesus in my life today?