Comments on: Tuesday, May 21. Taking a Child

By: Noreen

Noreen — Tue, 21 May 2024 12:34:57 +0000

So few words you wrote Bob, yet such a stunning lesson to live our lives by. Thank you for your contributions and helping us to navigate our lives to the glory of God.

By: Ehimhanre Timothy Jattoh

Ehimhanre Timothy Jattoh — Tue, 21 May 2024 11:22:46 +0000

There is never a time on earth where things will be perfect. We all are striving towards holiness. Yes we should work towards perfection, but where not attainable (which of course will never be) because of certain unforeseen acts like noises or side talks or the like especially during Mass, we should ignore it and try to put our focus on Christ by praying quietly for an improvement on the situation; we never know what the Holy Spirit who usually breaks protocols may be trying to achieve through it; perhaps one may be opposing the Holy Spirit by interfering which we often do because we think we are holier or perfect; quietly pray for an improvement rather than add to the noise.
Thanks for this reflection as it concerns one situation that occurred in my parish lately. A lady in question always wants to bring-out her self importance and holiness and point-out how others are acting out of line in her own standard thereby becoming a judge; passing judgments where she is not qualified to do so; she condemns priests at times too simply because she finds them discussing at Mass.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 21 May 2024 11:03:22 +0000

Thank you Bob! Great reflection

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 21 May 2024 10:29:07 +0000

Thank you Bob. Such an important message that Jesus brings in this passage. Children can open our eyes with the most simple and innocent actions. Be childlike, humble and open to the word of the Lord…amazing what will happen. Peace with you my brother.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 21 May 2024 10:10:49 +0000

Good reflection, Bob. Thank you.

By: D Durand

D Durand — Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:04 +0000

Definitely one of Jesus’ best lessons! So easy to remember. So hard to live by.
Thanks for reminding me(us).