The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday of week 33 in Ordinary Time
Gospel Luke 19:41-44
“‘If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace! But, alas, it is hidden from your eyes!”. The passage from Luke 19:41-44 reflects Jesus’ deep sorrow for Jerusalem, as He laments their failure to recognize the opportunity for peace that He offers. His words carry a profound truth: the peace He brings is not just an absence of conflict but a transformative relationship with God, rooted in love, justice, and reconciliation. If we don’t understand the message of peace which Jesus brings, the peace will be hidden from our eyes. This highlights how spiritual blindness, pride, or resistance can obscure the truth and prevent us from fully embracing His gift of peace. Jesus continually calls us to open our hearts and minds to His message. To understand His peace, we must seek humility, attentiveness, and faith. It requires surrendering to His will, forgiving others, and cultivating justice and compassion. Let’s us reflect: How might spiritual blindness, pride, or resistance be preventing me from fully embracing the peace that Jesus offers in my life today?
Don Giorgio