Colossians 3:12-17 / Luke 6:27-38
It is often presumed that people like it easy and convenient.
That is quite true because we are always looking for ways to do things easy and fast.
When it comes to religion, we may not think that building a church in some obscure and far away place is a good idea.
The presumption is that people like it easy and convenient, so no one would really consider going to a church that is difficult to have access to.
But it also cannot be denied that there are people who want to be challenged.
For them, it is like no pain then no gain, and the challenge makes them stronger and better persons.
In the gospel, the message of Jesus seems to be difficult and even illogical.
But to those who are listening, to those who are searching for the truth of life, they will understand what Jesus meant when He said this:
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who treat you badly.”
It may not make much sense initially, but when we are listening to a deeper calling in life, we will understand.
As the 1st reading puts it: Let the message of Christ, in all its richness, find a home with you. And never say or do anything except in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Let us pray that God will bless us with His love and accept the truth of the message of Christ, so that we will live our lives truly as children of God.