Comments on: Thursday, October 25, 2018 – Jesus Came Not for Peace, But Division

By: Mary Scanlan

Mary Scanlan — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:33:58 +0000

Thank you for creating a Catholic Moment Laura. It is truly a light in the world!

By: Skip

Skip — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:29:26 +0000

Laura, very nice reflection. I’ve also felt today’s Gospel was a bit of a paradox too. I’m still a bit perplexed though. One thing I understand better from some of the comments today is that in today’s world and through mass communication we are growing ever more divided. Jesus Christ even wished (2000 years ago) that the world was already set a blaze. As Christ was saying over the last several Gospel readings – Be prepared!
Keep up the great reflections and God bless.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:55:13 +0000

As I reflected on today’s readings, the first thing that struck me was St. Paul and Psalm 33 reminding us “that we may be filled with the FULLNESS of God” “the earth is FULL of the goodness of the Lord”. I thought what uplifting words to start the day. Having attended Mass most of my 70+ years, I’ve listened to that passage from Luke thousands of times. And I had the same thought Laura about the divisions in the U.S. In Canada, the news media often refers to the U.S. as the Divided States. People are becoming more divided world-wide. The world is getting smaller, and what happens in one part of the world spills over into other parts. In reflecting on the gospel, Jesus is giving us a heads up ….. yes, I ndeed families will be divided. I have a cousin who’s husband is a Trump supporter because of the mass refugee migration which puts others in the family at odds with him. Politics is off limits that their dinner table. Just for today, I will keep St. Paul’s and Psalm 33 words in my heart. Thank you for an he honest reflection. God bless.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:12:40 +0000

Hey Laura,

Actually what Jesus is saying isn’t a contradiction to what he has taught. If you go to the previous chapter of Luke and read verses 17, 18 and 23, you’ll see what Jesus is talking about.

Mark

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:24:30 +0000

Dear Laura, Thank you for your reflections on today’s readings. Sin is just selfishness and following the example of saints in this divided world are great pillars us to lean on as we navigate through life. Thanks! Prays for Mary and her family, prays for our country and prays for you Laura

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:19:12 +0000

Lord please comfort Mary and her family during this hard time. I’m so sorry to hear this. Thank you for the reflection on how the Holy Spirit can ‘shake things up’ in our relationships and our lives in order to bring about renewal and love. I am experiencing this in my own life in many ways. All of your reflections have been a gift from Him.

By: J

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:37:06 +0000

That all of us (you & Mary included) hear “well done my good and faithful servants”.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:26:13 +0000

Thank you for the helpful reflection and for stepping in for Mary, during this trying time. Offering prayers for Mary, as she places her trust in God’s provision for all her needs.