Saturday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Lk 12: 8-12
October 21, 2023 | Saturday
I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before people, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. But the one who denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God.
There will be pardon for the one who criticizes the Son of Man, but there will be no pardon for the one who slanders the Holy Spirit. When you are brought before the synagogues, and before governors and rulers, don’t worry about how you will defend yourself, or what to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you have to say.”
Today’s Reflection:
Jesus consoled His disciples for the coming difficulties in their mission by telling them to trust in God because He will not leave them. The Lord promised that in times of trials and persecutions, God would send the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Spirit will defend and strengthen us in our journey. Those who continue to reject the call of Jesus condemned themselves. Jesus reminds us that our only surety is God. He alone can satisfy our longings. With Him, nothing is impossible. The demand for discipleship becomes light because He is with us. Let us continue our journey trusting in God’s providence for He will never leave us. / Vulnerasti, 2023
