Thamwar Monsang csc –
Readings: Heb 9: 15, 24-28; Mk 3: 22-30
In today’s gospel, Jesus asks the scribes, “How can Satan drive out Satan?” This question is relevant to our context as well. Jesus’ words speak directly to both communities and individuals. How can a community divided against itself stand? Too often, we tear each other down to lift ourselves up, instead of building one another up to strengthen the community.
In today’s world, there is immense pressure to climb to the top, to be the best at everything. As a result, we sometimes make decisions without considering others, engaging in gossip, cheating, lying, and undermining others to improve ourselves—forgetting that we are weakening our human community.
However, this does not mean we should neglect personal growth. We must learn to accept and appreciate ourselves for who we are. Just as a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand, a person who constantly puts themselves down cannot grow. Thus, today’s readings remind us to be builders—of ourselves and our communities—wherever we are. We must foster unity, building one another up so we can grow together in strength and purpose.
