Saturday 18th July Feria
Gospel – Matthew 12:14-21
The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet: Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.
The Gospel of the Lord
The Mass intention is for Anne Fleming
Reflection:
Jesus, in today’s Gospel is forced to move on sooner than he had planned, because the Pharisees had decided to destroy him and were actively looking for ways to do this. Jesus makes it very clear that his time has not yet come.
And once again my friends we see the compassion and love that Jesus has for the sick as he cures them as he goes on his way. Our time has come and its NOW! Now is the time for both you and I. We are called to live out our Christian calling in the here and now and proclaim the message of the Gospel!
- What most empowers you to live out the Gospel of Jesus?
Fr John
