By Pritam Dangwar csc –
Readings: Dan 1:1-6,8-10; Lk 21:1-4
Today’s liturgy of the word invites me to be like the woman in the gospel who gave everything out of nothing with a whole heart and not thinking much of what may happen to her afterwards. She completely depended on God believing that he would take care of her. As I live a life of religious commitment, how can I give myself wholeheartedly to the needs of the community? I can do it through using my talents and my attitude of letting go of things and not craving for things of the world.
The young men in the first reading were asked to enjoy the royal food of Chaldeans, but they were fervent in saying no to the king but preferred to eat simple food in order to keep themselves away from defilement and completely depended on God. Following the attitude of these young men and the woman in the gospel, I should say NO to the things which will make me crave more and more. I should not focus on the richness of a person, rather I should think about how I can contribute to others.
In today’s world, we are keen to know what others are doing. We act like hypocrites looking for an opportunity to destroy names by spreading fairy tales and gossiping etc. about others and fail to see goodness in them. We should not judge a person by outer appearance but see the inner beauty in that person.
As I reside in the community, my poverty must help me do good things. I must not have preference to have friends or work nor should I have stubbornness to go for these. Then I would be great in the sight of God.