Grace of God

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/110213.cfm) reminds me that God is so gracious to us, even if we don’t deserve it.

There are a lot of readings for today, but one of the options of the gospel struck me. Luke 7:11-17. As Jesus and his disciples was walking, a dead man was being carried out the gate of the city. He was the only son, and Jesus saw the mother, a widow, weeping. Jesus was moved with pity and brought the man back to life. This in essence also brought the woman to life – since they get their identity in society from men. And being a widow, and just losing her only son, meant she is nothing already.

Grace of God.

In a lot of miracles, we see that Jesus needs an act of faith from us. People had faith in him – asking them to heal them, their friend, their mother in law, or daughter. Some have faith that if they are able to touch the tassel of Jesus’ cloak, they will be healed. However, we did not see that in this gospel. The widow did not ask that Jesus bring her son to life. She probably did not even know who Jesus was. She probably do not have faith at all. However, God is gracious.

There are a lot of times we experience his grace. There are a lot of times we experience blessings – undeserved blessings. There are a lot of times we experience his goodness even if we do not deserve it, even if we do not expect it.

As we celebrate the solemnity of all souls, let us have faith that just as God is gracious to us, he too is gracious to those who went ahead. And as we experience his grace and blessings in our lives, may we also be moved and pass it to others, especially to those who do not deserve it.

Father God,

Thank you for today. thank you for another day to live. Thank you for this weekend. Lord, I thank you for your graces. Thank you for undeserved blessings. Thank you for seeing the goodness in me, and for blessing me even if I do not deserve it. I pray that I be moved and bless others, especially those who do not deserve it. In a special way we also lift up to you today our dearly departed. Welcome them into your kingdom. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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