By Jijo Philip csc –
Readings: Mic 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42
The reading of the day invites me to examine my own faith in God. How rooted am in times of trials and tribulations of my life? Do I search for an external sign or miracle to confirm my faith in God or do I trust in the providence of God and move forward in my life?
It is a time that the world is going through difficulties. Ordinary people ask the question, ‘is there a God?’ And if there is God, why is he not doing anything to save the humankind? I am struck with the reality of ‘I, me, and myself’ and not able to go beyond the self. I am not able to find how God cares for me even during difficult situations by providing my daily needs and guarding me throughout my life. But when I look for external things to happen in my life, I believe in him. Today Jesus is inviting me to be a sign of him to the people around me by becoming to them a sign of hope.
Today I ask the grace of God that I may become a messenger and sign of hope to people who are struggling to live their daily life.