HIS WORD, HIS LOVE, NOTHING ELSE

Luke 10:41-42 - "Matha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.  There is need of only one thing.  Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."
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Most probably, we are all guilty of this.  During our child's baptism or even during our wedding, our minds are wandering.  And about what?  Our minds are thinking about the reception.

How many will attend the reception?  Would there be enough tables?  Would there be enough food?  Will my boss come?  Will there be extras that I need to pay, but my budget is just enough?

We got so anxious and worried that we forgot to trust in Lord that He can provide everything if we only ask for it in His name.  And by being in this situation, we forgot a lot of things.

We forgot about the solemnity of the sacrament unfolding before us.  We forgot to appreciate the beauty of what is happening upon us, through the grace of God.  We forgot to understand what the sacrament will bring upon our marriage or upon our christened child, all because of fear that should not be there in the first place.

Let us be Mary in this gospel.  She has chosen to listen to the Lord.  It is not because she is lazy or unhelpful, but rather because she chose what is right at that moment.  Jesus visited to bless the house with His words, so it is just proper that everyone listen to Him.  All other else, that are too insignificant compared to His presence, will follow.

+ Let us pray:  Lord Jesus, take away all the fear and anxiousness from our hearts.  Teach us to listen to Your words first and foremost and all other things will just follow as You will.  And as we grow in Your love through Your words, that love can never be taken away from again, ever.  Amen +