14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 4, 1999
Reading I: Zechariah 9:9-10 II: Romans 8:9,11-13
Gospel
Matthew 11:25-30

25 At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes;
26 yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
27 All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."


Interesting Details
One Main Point

Acceptance of Jesus' message depends upon the Father's revelation, but this is granted to those who are open to receive, and refused to the arrogant.


Reflections
  1. Do I always act solely based on my knowledge, or do I let my heart direct me in a meek and humble way? What type of person am I?
  2. What makes the relationship between the Father and the Son Jesus so close? How close is my relationship with God? How can I improve this relationship?
  3. Jesus' law and teaching is easy and light "my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." What are the heavy burdens I am carrying? My job, my study, my family, my finance, my ambition...? Are they necessary? How can I make them lighter? How can He make them lighter?

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