Friday of week 24 in Ordinary Time , 2

The face of the resurrection

Luke 8:1-3

The issue raised by St. Paul is about the resurrection of Jesus which is central to the faith, "If Christ had not been raised from the dead our faith is useless."

In the gospel, there were women who assisted Jesus from their own resources.  If they hadn't believed in Jesus, why would they spend from their resources?  Would we also do the same for Jesus?

We need to reflect if all our actions result from Christ's resurrection.  If an action is selfish, there is no resurrection.

An action inspired by the resurrection is overwhelmingly generous; it seeks the life of another and it is worth spending every time, talent, and treasure for the sake of the conversion of others.

Second, a resurrection-inspired action is marked by hope that there will be change and new life.

Third, a resurrection-inspired action reveals the face of heaven even in our smallest action.  Be it in the secular world, if in our actions and decisions, God presence would be revealed, then there is no reason for delaying it.

Then we will see that there are actions worthier than just thinking about our own comforts.  It is the resurrection that we truly desire.

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