Mark 10:13-16 Reflection ~
There can be no doubt that Jesus loves children, expecting us to do the same, with childlike innocence. Recall that a child’s love surfaces from the purity of a clean heart, not that of possessions and bodily desires. The worldly gains we have made since childhood can stain our hearts. With Jesus’s help, our deep surface stains can be reversed to reveal a child inside. We can have a new vantage point in our maturity by recognizing that Grace helps us embrace all who need us.
Suffer the Little Children to Come unto me, James Tissot, Brooklyn Museum
Additional Ordinary Time Reflections
Mark 10:13-16
Jesus Blesses Little Children
13 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. 15 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel reading and considering this Lectio Divina reflection on Mark 10:13-16 – A Child’s Love.
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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 the world’s distractions.