A reflection from Luke 4,16-30
Jesus
shares with his hometown friends his life’s plan. He chose a liturgical moment
to reveal solemnly the priority of his mission. He declare to be guided by the
Holy Spirit to proclaim good news to the poor and liberation to those who are
oppressed, reviving his hope and returning to them the joy of living.
Jesus
lives the joy and the enthusiasm of being chosen to reveal the plan of love and
salvation of his Father. God loves everybody and want to reach to everyone with
his love. However, he has some preferred people who need special care, because
are rejected by society.
Jesus
as salvation of God, is fulfilment of the Scripture, but in his sharing is
rejected for those who say they know the Scriptures. Maybe they were habituated
to accept only what is convenient to them, adapting the Word of God to his way
of living, without good disposition to live the appeals and requirements which
come from this Word.
Like
the people from Nazareth, we also have resisted to the Word of Jesus which questions
about the quality of our daily welcome and it requires major commitment with
the reality of others, especially the poor people. We cannot think that the information
we have received about Jesus is enough for our journey. It is necessary to
allow that he reveals himself to us with all power of his love. Let us welcome this revelation of Jesus today
as invitation we think better about our priorities and sense of solidarity with
others.
Fr. Ndega
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