One day while Jesus was speaking a woman called out to Jesus to express her admiration not only for his words, but for the mother who nourished and raised him: "Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed." (Lk 11:27). A beautiful compliment that would swell pride and joy in any mother, who are often the unsung heroines hidden behind the scenes. Yet Jesus replied, "Rather, blessed ar those ho hear the word of God and observe it." (Lk 11:28). In living and obeying God's word we too are blessed and might be considered mothers who nourish and bring up others in the faith. What an honor, one that comes from time spent listening to and pondering the Scriptures, reflections and homilies composed by others, or imitating the good actions of others. We learn from others and become teachers ourselves through our example. Blessed indeed are we.
Bro Rene
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment