"A DIVIDED KINGDOM CANNOT STAND"
First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Gospel Reading: Mark 3: 20-35
* First reading is from the book of Genesis. This passage speaks about the fall of first parents Adam and Eve. It elaborates the effects of the fall for the whole humankind. Adam and Eve were tempted by Satan and fell. The consequences were tragic. When asked by the Lord God the Man blamed the Woman and the Woman on her part blamed the serpent. This blame game goes on endlessly in the world after the first sin.
* Second reading is from the Second letter of St. Paul to Corinthians. This passage speaks about the numerous trials of Paul. In the midst of his sufferings Paul looks forward to a future world in which God will provide us with a permanent dwelling place instead of the present temporary world. The idea of resurrection of the dead is expressed by Paul in this passage.
"A Kingdom Divided Against itself Cannot Stand"
Today's Gospel reading is from St. Mark. In this passage some serious accusations are leveled against Jesus by Scribes. Jesus during His public ministry was much busy with preaching, teaching and healing. This brought opposition from His family members. They thought He is out of His mind and they tried to bring home forcefully.
Then the Scribes accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Jesus refuted them by telling " If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand." He made further clarification by saying about the unforgivable sin. He told them "whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven." This was told in the context of the Scribe's stubborn refusal to accept that Jesus worked miracles by the power of God.
In the final part of today's Gospel Jesus makes it clear what are His priorities. His family ties, blood relationship are secondary to His mission. So He told "whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother''.
Hence when we listen to the Spirit of God and do the works of God we become blood relatives of the Lord.
First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Gospel Reading: Mark 3: 20-35
* First reading is from the book of Genesis. This passage speaks about the fall of first parents Adam and Eve. It elaborates the effects of the fall for the whole humankind. Adam and Eve were tempted by Satan and fell. The consequences were tragic. When asked by the Lord God the Man blamed the Woman and the Woman on her part blamed the serpent. This blame game goes on endlessly in the world after the first sin.
* Second reading is from the Second letter of St. Paul to Corinthians. This passage speaks about the numerous trials of Paul. In the midst of his sufferings Paul looks forward to a future world in which God will provide us with a permanent dwelling place instead of the present temporary world. The idea of resurrection of the dead is expressed by Paul in this passage.
"A Kingdom Divided Against itself Cannot Stand"
Today's Gospel reading is from St. Mark. In this passage some serious accusations are leveled against Jesus by Scribes. Jesus during His public ministry was much busy with preaching, teaching and healing. This brought opposition from His family members. They thought He is out of His mind and they tried to bring home forcefully.
Then the Scribes accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Jesus refuted them by telling " If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand." He made further clarification by saying about the unforgivable sin. He told them "whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven." This was told in the context of the Scribe's stubborn refusal to accept that Jesus worked miracles by the power of God.
In the final part of today's Gospel Jesus makes it clear what are His priorities. His family ties, blood relationship are secondary to His mission. So He told "whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother''.
Hence when we listen to the Spirit of God and do the works of God we become blood relatives of the Lord.
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