Reflection on Luke 13:31-35 ~
My question for all Christians is this; wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all would gather and unite together in the waiting arms of Jesus? Further still, believers in God could unite to reveal the sly fox’s disruptions worldwide. Shouldn’t we be elevating our commonalities instead of differences? It is time to put aside those things that separate us. We should all be willing to love unconditionally, have mercy, and be compassionate. These virtues allow us to receive better and reflect the glorious healing light that the Lord desires for us. How else will those who newly enter the sphere God creates for us recognize Christ?
The Pharisees Question Jesus by James Tissot (full-resolution painting) and more detail at the Brooklyn Museum website.
Additional Ordinary Time Reflections
Luke 13:31-35 – Scripture*
The Lament over Jerusalem
31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. 33 Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ 34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel and reading this Lectio Divina on Luke 13:31-35 Reflection – Unite Together.
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite worldly distractions.
Attributions
*This site has permission to use the New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE) Bible Luke 13 Bible passage.
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