Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Lk 11: 14-23
March 16, 2023 | Thursday
One day, Jesus was driving out a demon, which was mute. When the demon had been driven out, the mute person could speak, and the people were amazed. Yet some of them said, “He drives out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the chief of the demons.” Others wanted to put him to the test, by asking him for a heavenly sign.
But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, “Every nation divided by civil war is on the road to ruin, and will fall. If Satan also is divided, his empire is coming to an end. How can you say that I drive out demons by calling upon Beelzebul? If I drive them out by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive out demons? They will be your judges, then.
But if I drive out demons by the finger of God; would not this mean that the kingdom of God has come upon you? As long as a man, strong and well armed, guards his house, his goods are safe. But when a stronger man attacks and overcomes him, the challenger takes away all the weapons he relied on, and disposes of his spoils.
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me, scatters.
Today’s Reflection:
The miracles of Jesus draw admiration from His followers but those who did not believe in Him spread fake news that these marvels were done by the power of the devil. Today’s gospel reminds us that Jesus was sent by God and He is fulfilling the will of the Father through all these marvelous works of Salvation. However, faith is needed to acknowledge this Divine Son ship that saves and redeems from the division brought by hell. Lent is the best time to discern the spirits and to acknowledge that the Holy Spirit is active in the ministry of Jesus and His followers. One may ask, under which spirit do I lead my life today? /Vulnerasti, 2023