The leaven of life

Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time

Mark 8:14-21

We turn our attention to the story of Noah and his family and the flooding of the earth, killing its inhabitants, both human beings and animals. 

The Lord regretted creating humankind as a consequence of the fall.  But that's not the end of the story.  He commissioned Noah to construct the ark that would save a couple of every specie on earth as well as his family.  Then a new beginning would happen on the earth.

In the gospel, Jesus mentioned about being wary of the leaven of the pharisees in contrast with his own leaven which resulted in the multiplication of the loaves.  We should also distinguish what kind of leaven we are producing in this life.

The leaven of the Lord brings about fruitfulness in this world; a situation where many are fed and nourished.  In the leaven of selfishness and greed, no one survives; everyone perishes.  Most of all, God is the author of the leaven of life; Jesus Christ, who offered his life for the salvation of the world.  The leaven of man accounts to nothing.  His selfish interests bring death to him and his household.

Be wary what kind of leaven we are espousing.  Stay put with the leaven of life, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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