2 Samuel 12:1-7, 10-17 / Mark 4:35-41
A personal pronoun is a short word that is used as a simple substitute for the proper name of a person.
Examples of personal pronouns are I, you, me, he, she, we, they, them,
When personal pronouns are used in a conversation, it can evoke many emotions and sentiments.
Some may be affirmative, others may be accusative, but one thing for certain, it is personal.
In the 1st reading, the prophet Nathan was sent by God to David, and Nathan told David a story about a poor man and an ewe lamb.
The purpose was to see what judgement David would make.
And when David had done so, the prophet Nathan made the pronouncement: You are the man.
David immediately realized his guilt and admitted to his sin.
In the gospel, when the boat was caught in the storm, the disciples woke up the sleeping Jesus and “accused” Him: Master, do you not care? We are going down!
So, whenever we use personal pronouns, let us know what is the purpose and intention.
Let us not use personal pronouns to accuse, insult and to hurt.
Rather, let us use personal pronouns to affirm, to encourage, and to express love.
Let us use the personal pronoun for God when we worship Him, and let us use the personal pronoun for ourselves for contrition and petition.