Reflection on Matthew 10:26-33 ~

In the contemplative tradition the word “dark” means any sense of God’s presence becomes hidden away from all perception and only undeniable intense faith prevails. Within this dark, the Spirit speaks in ways that only your soul can understand, invisible to the prying eyes of the other side. What becomes infused within, then belongs and is transferred to all you encounter.  As long as you allow the virtue of prudence to rise to the surface you can share what has been given in the dark without any fear.

Jesus Discourses with His Disciples, James Tissot, Brooklyn Museum

 

Additional Ordinary Time Reflections

Matthew 10   New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

Whom to Fear

²⁶ “So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. ²⁷ What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops. ²⁸ Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. ²⁹ Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. ³⁰ And even the hairs of your head are all counted. ³¹ So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.

³² “Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; ³³ but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.

 

Thank you for meditating on this daily Gospel reading and considering this Matthew 10:26-33 Reflection – To all You Encounter.