Sunday 29 September 2024
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Numbers 11:25-29. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart – Psalm 18(19):8, 10, 12-14. James 5:1-6. Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48.
Anyone who is not against us is for us
Today’s Gospel passage is broken open by reading what has come before – the Transfiguration and Jesus, after coming down from the mountain, healing a child after his disciples were unable to because of their lack of faith. From reading this passage, Jesus’ frustration with his followers is evident. They just don’t seem to get Jesus’ message. Their doubts and insecurities infect others. In their unbelief they deny the possibility that God works through everyone who believes, not just a chosen few.
How often do our insecurities, our jealousies, our desire to be a part of the inner circle, whatever that may be, hold back us and others? Jesus frequently uses little children to drive home his message. Let us be as little children, letting our goodness shine through, allowing others’ goodness to shine through. There is room enough for all in God’s house.
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