Wisdom 7:22—8:1
Psalm 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175
Luke 17:20-25
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"The reign of God is already in your midst." —Luke 17:21
The world is a mess. Surely a number of us who read this would be happy if Jesus returned in His Second Coming right now to bring us who live for Him into the kingdom of God forever.
Well, in today’s Gospel, Jesus has a message for us: “I am here! The kingdom of God is here and is already among you” (see Lk 17:20-21). Jesus is cleaning up the mess of this world, and His plan is to clean it up by using us as His instruments. Do we want the messes of this world to be cleaned up badly enough to embrace the daily cross Jesus has placed before us and follow Him through redemptive suffering?
Jesus is here! The kingdom of God is here, and is already among us. Jesus is with us, even to the ends of the earth (Mt 28:20). Now our calling is to sit daily at His feet and listen to His words (Lk 10:39). Hear the message of Jesus. He is here, and that is “enough” (2 Cor 12:9). “Be content with what you have” (Heb 13:5): the presence of Jesus in your midst. Follow Jesus (Jn 21:19). His grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9-10).
Prayer: Lord, "speak, for Your servant is listening" (1 Sm 3:10). You are the Potter and I am the clay in Your hands (Is 64:7). Use me as You see fit to help build Your kingdom.
Promise: "For there is nought God loves, be it not one who dwells with Wisdom." —Wis 7:28
Praise: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, known affectionately as Mother Cabrini, wanted to be a missionary to China. Pope Leo XIII, however, sent her from her native Italy to the United States to minister to thousands of immigrants. She established over sixty schools, hospitals, and orphanages.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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