Scripture: Now
the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the
scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with
them." Luke 15:1-10
Reflection: Switch on the light at night in a village and lo
all the insects draw near it. It is as if there is a great magnetic pull that
draws them to the light. The credit can never be given to the insects that
gather around in great unity of action but to the light that attracts and
allows them to hover around it. These insects become visible and may even
perish before the light and yet they are not discouraged to be around the light
that can result in their death. They become easy prey to the nocturnal
creatures that prowl in the dark of night.
Likewise
in the Gospel we see tax collectors and sinners drawing near Jesus; the
unrighteous, the evil, the rejects of society being attracted to Jesus. They
must and they are willing to follow him whatever the cost and will not give up
if they are true dedicated and faithful disciples. They may even have to die because the light
makes them vulnerable for the beasts of darkness to prowl on them.
Prayer: Save us O Lord from the lurking beasts of
darkness while you are near. Not my will but yours be done.
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