Browsing the October 2018 archive of Fr. Reggie's Reflections
THE ROAD TO GOD
Posted by John Sage on 10/27/18
There are three statements that Jesus uttered when He healed Bartimaeus. Let us reflect on the spiritual significance of each statement.
1. “CALL HIM.” (Mk. 10,46) Aside from being blind, Bartimaeus was at the roadside begging. He was one of the outcasts marginalized in society. When he cried out ... Read More »
CUP OF SUFFERING
Posted by John Sage on 10/22/18
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached Jesus with an ambitious request. They wanted to be the “wing-men” of Jesus, one to sit at His right and the other to sit at His left. Perhaps, among the twelve companions of the Lord, they wanted to be the closest ... Read More »
WORST FORM OF SLAVERY
Posted by John Sage on 10/13/18
“IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO PASS THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.” MK. 10, 25
What does Christ mean by this disturbing statement? Does it mean to say that the affluent, the wealthy are barred from ... Read More »
DIVORCE IN MARRIAGE, DIVORCE IN NATURE
Posted by John Sage on 10/07/18
The readings today remind us that God created us for a special purpose. All creation is interrelated and intertwined in the mind of God. No one was fashioned for a life of isolation and seclusion. Our relationships define who we are. Relationships give purpose to our lives. Living in ... Read More »