Tuesday of week 29 in Ordinary Time
Saint John Paul II, Pope
Gospel Luke 12:35-38
“Happy those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes”. So, we do what the master wills. We are happy that the Master found us awake. We were awake because we wanted to do what the Master wants us to do. Jesus calls His disciples to be vigilant and ready for His return, emphasizing the importance of staying spiritually awake and attentive to God’s will. The imagery of servants waiting for their master’s return highlights the themes of faithfulness, responsibility, and preparedness. The idea that “happy are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes” suggests that there is a reward in being alert and doing what is expected of us. This readiness stems not from fear, but from a desire to do His Will, knowing that fulfillment comes from aligning ourselves with His will. We find happiness because we willingly choose to do what God desires for us, remaining spiritually active and faithful. It is a beautiful expression of the relationship between the believer and God, where readiness comes from love and devotion, not just duty. Let’s reflect: My faithfulness to God comes from my sense of duty to God or my love to God?
Don Giorgio