“Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart”
‘When you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; that they cannot pay you back means that you are fortunate, because repayment will be made to you when the virtuous rise again.’
The readings for this Sunday speak of humility, and help us think about the order of things in the kingdom of God.
The First Reading advises us to be gentle, humble and attentive, warning against pride. God is the source of whatever strength and goodness we have. By behaving humbly we will find the Lord’s favour, which is all that finally matters.
This theme is echoed in the Gospel, where Jesus teaches us how to live according to his vision of a good society. Everyone is invited and welcomed equally, for we share a common humanity. By caring for and putting others first, ‘repayment will be made to you when the virtuous rise again’.
May we be attentive and gentle in all we say and do this week, always responding to God’s call.
Source: Scripture reflection prepared for St Beuono's Outreach, Diocese of Wrexham available at https://www.australiancatholics.com.au