Meditation
for Tuesday of the 28th in Ordinary Time, Year C
(Gal 5:1-6;
Lk 11:37-41)
Having received his revelation from Jesus Christ, St. Paul
begins to round up his arguments in favor of the true gospel by directing the
attention of his audience to Jesus Himself. He talks about the action of Jesus
in saving us, which He did to set us free. If the will of Christ, and the
reason for His passion, is to set us free, then the gospel of Christ will definitely
bring us freedom. This freedom comes as a gift, unmerited favor, won for us by
Christ Jesus. That is why St. Paul said that it is by faith in Jesus that we
are qualified to receive these graces God has destined us from the foundation
of the world. In addition, this faith in Christ that unlocks heavenly blessings
is open to all. That means all who share this faith are one in Christ. “For in
Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but faith
working through love.”
In the gospel of today, we see how the Pharisee, who
believed in the external observance of the law, became judgmental against Jesus
and restricted himself. Such legalistic life cannot save the whole man, and
make him free. But, an act of charity inspired by faith in Jesus, and performed
out of love for Him, purifies the whole person, and set him free from within. Amen.
Fr Jude Chinwenwa Nwachukwu, C.Ss.R
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church,
Tedi-Muwo, Ojo, Lagos.
Tuesday October 11, 2022.
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