"Ang tuyo ni Jesus amo ang pagkadto sa Jerusalem"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 49:51-56)

Martes (Oktubre 1)

Sang malapit na lang ang mga inadlaw nga si Jesus pagadalhon sa langit, nagpamat-od sia sa pagkadto sa Jerusalem.

May mga ginsugo sia sa pagkadto sing una sa isa ka baryo sang Samaria sa pag-aman sang tanan para sa iya.

Pero ang mga tawo didto indi magbaton sa iya tungod kay nasat-uman gid nila nga ang iya tuyo amo ang pagkadto sa Jerusalem.

Sang pagkahibalo sini sang mga gintuton-an nga si Santiago kag si Juan, nagsiling sila kay Jesus, “Ginoo, luyag mo bala nga magpangayo kami sang kalayo gikan sa langit kag sunogon sila?”

Si Jesus nagbalikid kag nagsaway sa ila, kag nagpadayon sila sa isa na man ka baryo.

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, you are gracious, merciful, and kind. Set me free from my prejudice and intolerance towards those I find disagreeable, and widen my heart to love and to do good even to those who wish me harm or evil."

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

Are you surprised to see two of Jesus' disciples praying for the destruction of a Samaritan village? The Jews and Samaritans had been divided for centuries. Jewish pilgrims who passed through Samaritan territory were often assaulted. Jesus did the unthinkable for a Jew. He not only decided to travel through Samaritan territory at personal risk, but he also asked for hospitality in one of their villages! Jesus' offer of friendship was rebuffed. Is there any wonder that the disciples were indignant and felt justified in wanting to see retribution done to this village? Wouldn't you respond the same way? Jesus, however, rebukes his disciples for their lack of toleration. Jesus had "set his face toward Jerusalem" to die on a cross that Jew, Samaritan and Gentile might be reconciled with God and be united as one people in Christ.

Tolerance is a much needed virtue today. But aren't we often tolerant for the wrong thing or for the wrong motive? Christian love seeks the highest good of both one's neighbor and one's enemy. When Abraham Lincoln was criticized for his courtesy and tolerance towards his enemies during the American Civil War, he responded: "Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?" How do you treat those who cross you and cause you trouble? Do you seek their good rather than their harm?