Monday of week 4 in Ordinary Time
Gospel – Mark 5:1-20
Jesus is saving this man in the country of Gerasenes from an unclean spirit. This episode is a great mediation for understanding what happen when we are under the possession of unclean spirit, when our mind and heart is not filled the Holy Spirit. This man lived among the tombs – always negative behaviour; no one could secure him – not listen to anyone and does whatever he wants; he broke the chains and fetters – breaking always the rules and norms; he would howl and gash himself with stones – lack of self-esteem and subsequent self-torture. These are signs of the presence of the unclean spirit in that man and these are signs of the absence of the Holy Spirit in us. In this episode we can also see what happens to a person who is filled with unclean spirit. It will happen the same thing what happened to the pigs – rushed down the cliff into the lake. In other words, self-destruction. The unclean spirit or selfishness brings destruction. Let’s reflect: Recognize the absence of the Holy Spirit in our life and welcome Jesus into our life.
Monday 29 January
