We live in an culture of increasing RAGE: road rage, computer rage (one man shot his computer 8 times in frustration), police rage and now "air rage"....small seats, first class vs coach. Inconvenience is "not acceptable" these days, yet, ascetics over the centuries willingly not only inconvenienced themselves, but went overboard in causing themselves pain and deprivation of even the most normal things, like sleeping on a mattress. Somewhere in the middle, lies the solution.
Today's Gospel might shed some light on this dilemma. Martha is busy preparing a meal for Jesus, while her sister, Mary, sits quietly at his feet, enjoying his presence...yes, finding JOY in just being with him. Martha feels the burden of the necessary work and complains to Jesus, who reminds her that Mary has chosen "the better part." In union with Jesus, we find the joy deep within that will help us prepare the meal, or sit cramped in that dreaded "middle seat" on a plane with a smile. We are not entitled to convenience; if it's there, fine, but if not, can we say "fine" as well and continue with a smile? No doubt the reply of Jesus to Martha reminded her that what she was doing would be worth even more if she did it with joy, with a smile!
Bro. Rene
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