Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Tuesday of week 15 in Ordinary Time
Gospel – Matthew 11:20-24
“Jesus began to reproach the towns in which most of his miracles had been worked, because they refused to repent”. This is a very important. God gives the grace and when we refuse to cooperate with the grace, it’s very difficult that God can intervene in our life. Because we refuse to repent. When we refuse to repent, God must act in a different way which may hurt you. Despite witnessing Jesus’ works firsthand, the people of these towns remained unrepentant, making them more accountable and subject to greater judgment. The message highlights that repentance, a genuine turning away from sin and a change of heart, is essential to align with God’s will. It serves as a reminder that rejecting grace hinders God’s intervention in our lives, often leading to more challenging consequences. However, the passage also reflects God’s persistent call for repentance, not merely to condemn but to urge a return to Him, emphasising the continuous opportunities provided by God for us to respond to His grace with a repentant heart. Let’s reflect: Am I cooperating to God’s plan with my repentance?
Tuesday 16 July
