Trust in God

02-13-2022Weekly ReflectionFr. Arul Doss

Dear people of God,

Good morning. First of all, I express my sincere thanks for your prayers and the words of condolences and those who sent me sympathy Cards on demise of my beloved Brother Benjamin (Ben). It is highly appreciated.

On this sixth Sunday of Ordinary time, the liturgy of word of God invites us to place our trust in God and in his only son Jesus Christ. Through his resurrection, Christ conquered death and strengthened our faith and hope of eternal life.

The Prophet Jeremiah in today’s believes that anyone who trusts in human power, not divine and who turns his heart away from God, damages his soul. God is All-knowing, All-loving, and All-powerful as well as our most loving Creator and Father. Therefore, it is most fitting to put our complete trust in him. No other thing deserves the trust that we place in God. In the second reading, Paul equally makes the same point. Our hope must not be totally placed on this world or on our efforts alone, but on Christ who through his resurrection has strengthened our hope of eternity.

While our first reading began with a very strong warning against not trusting in God, today’s gospel begins with a blessing for those who are ready to do God’s will. The beatitude is a great song which calls us to a life of virtue, reflection and total surrender to God’s will. It is Christ’s song which calls us to trust firmly in God, while looking forward to eternity. These blessings are for those who are totally and willingly ready to place everything in God’s hands. The beatitudes also remind us that all we do and work for here will gain us eternal life. That is, if we do them well and for the sake of God.

Our trust should be in the crucified and risen Christ, the savior and hope of the world. May we trust in God, not in human power, to lead us all into His kingdom and to keep us on His path.

Have a happy Sunday!