The first reading speaks about the third and fourth oracle of Balaam. In the gospel, we see that the authority of Jesus is questioned.
This passage is an interaction between Jesus, the elders, and chief priests. The chief priests, seeing all the extraordinary things that Jesus was doing and people following him, looked for an occasion to accuse him and today’s gospel is one among them. Jesus was calm in responding to them with a counter question.
We see that the question of Jesus made the Chief Priests and elders go in silence because of people’s understanding of John the Baptist that he was the messenger of God.
In our daily life, we all hold some level of authority. So, the question for us to reflect is, ‘How do I practice my authority?’ We see in the gospel that the Jews and the elders of the Church had the authority which they used for self-glory and their welfare because they understood authority at a human level. We see and believe that the authority of Jesus is from God, the Father. This made Jesus do wonders and bring life to people.
Dear friends, today let us realize that the authority we exercise is not for our goodness but to bring life to others. Let us not devalue others due to the power but treat everyone with respect and equality.
By Aldo Brandon Vibi csc - Readings: Num 24: 2-7, 15-17; Mt 21: 23-27 Everyone is respected according to their life. In the gospel, chief priests and elders questioned Jesus’ authority as he was teaching in the temple. Instead of answering them, he placed John the Baptist before them. He…
Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Num 24: 2-7,15-17; Mt 21: 23-27 We are in the third week of Advent season, a time for preparing ourselves for the Saviour and witnessing and receiving his coming. Today, we hear in the first reading the prophecy of Balaam, who speaks of a king,…
By Naresh Namindla, CSC - Readings: Num 24: 2-7, 15-17; Mt 21:23-27 In the first reading we see that Balaam, the messenger of God, speaks in favor of Israel, pronouncing blessings and hope to the people of Israel. He also prophesied saying that “a star shall come from Jacob, to…
By Aldo Brandon Vibi csc - Readings: Num 24: 2-7, 15-17; Mt 21: 23-27 Everyone is respected according to their life. In the gospel, chief priests and elders questioned Jesus’ authority as he was teaching in the temple. Instead of answering them, he placed John the Baptist before them. He…
Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Num 24: 2-7,15-17; Mt 21: 23-27 We are in the third week of Advent season, a time for preparing ourselves for the Saviour and witnessing and receiving his coming. Today, we hear in the first reading the prophecy of Balaam, who speaks of a king,…
By Naresh Namindla, CSC - Readings: Num 24: 2-7, 15-17; Mt 21:23-27 In the first reading we see that Balaam, the messenger of God, speaks in favor of Israel, pronouncing blessings and hope to the people of Israel. He also prophesied saying that “a star shall come from Jacob, to…
