Division

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/102413.cfm) reminds me that no one should stand in between God and us.

One of the television series that I really like is blue bloods. It tells of a story of a family who are all involved in either the police department or the district attorney's office. I like it because of the interesting nature of the story, and because it shows the importance of family. Every episode, there is at least one scene where all get together over dinner and talk about their work, issues and concerns. This shows how important family is to most of us.

However, at first glance, the gospel seem to contradict this. Jesus dividing a family? Why?

Jesus does not want us to go against our families. In fact the first commandment after the three is directed to our family - honor your father and mother. However, we are reminded that no one, even our family, should stand between us and God. God should come first, period. No person, affinity or relationship should stand in the way.

May we always remember to put God first, and that nothing and no one should stand in the way of our relationship with God.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for the reminder that nothing and no one should stand in the way of you and me. Lord, i pray that you give me a heart that would put you first always.  Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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