THURSDAY OF THE NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -YEAR A

1s Reading Ezekiel 12:1-12

Psalm Ps. 78: 56-57.58-59.61-62 (R. see 7b)

Gospel Matthew 18:21-19:1

A very important part of our lives concern our day-to-day interaction with others. This has become imperative because we are social beings and we necessarily need an interaction with other people in all spheres to live well.

While we endeavour to do this we come across obstacles that are inimical to healthy interactions. One of such is man's imperfection. These imperfections often lead us to offend others.

Amidst these imperfections, there is still room for reconciliation, and the Gospel has been addressing this theme since yesterday. The Gospel addresses the problem of man's inability to reconcile and forgive. With the mention of 'brother', Jesus makes it a very important point to speak about all those we come into contact with.

While we receive, we are expected to give. Against this do we find the 'forgiven servant'. While he was shown mercy, he refused to radiate same to his fellow 'brother'

We cannot but help those who need mercy. Most times we refuse to help those in situations we have ever been. Today's Gospel serves as a wake-up call for us to really assess our dealings with others.

We pray the Lord grant us the Grace to show mercy to all.

Amen

Pax et Bonum

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