28/06/2026
REFLECTION ON TODAYβS READINGS AT MASS*
_First Reading: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 13-16_
_Psalm: Psalm 89:2-3, 16-19_
_Second Reading: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11_
_Gospel: Matthew 10:37-42_
*TOPIC: HOSPITALITY, NOT HOSTILITY β A PERFECT CHRISTIAN ATTRIBUTE*
π£οΈ *In the Gospel, Jesus said:*
_βAnyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Anyone who welcomes a prophet will receive a prophetβs reward; and anyone who welcomes a righteous person will receive a righteous personβs reward.β_ Matthew 10:40-41
π«Άπ½ *Hospitality in Scripture:*
Was it not in Genesis 18 that Abraham welcomed angels disguised as strangers, showed them great hospitality, and his household was blessed with a child?
Was it not in Genesis 19 that Lot welcomed two angels into his home? That act of hospitality saved him and his family from the destruction of S***m and Gomorrah.
But in Luke 16:19-31, the rich man was condemned because of his hostility toward Lazarus. He saw, but he did not welcome.
In the First Reading, the Shunammite woman acted on these two virtues. She welcomed Elisha, and her household was blessed with a child. God still places great blessings in hospitality.
π― *Learn this:* _βHospitality, not hostility, is the perfect Christian virtue.β_
π£οΈ *Every Christian should be known for kindness and love.* These two virtues define what it means to be a true disciple of Christ.
π₯°It is a Christian act to show love to people both inside and outside our homes. At your workplace, if you fulfill your duties diligently and with love, you will be promoted. If you do both your Christian and social duties with love, you will be blessed.
πΏBut when you are reckless and hostile to your work, your boss, and the people around you, you will lose a lot. Everything done with love attracts sweet rewards.
π₯π₯π₯Allow the wisdom of God Most High to guide you in all things so that you may receive blessings in all you do. Be kind to people, and do not be hostile to them. Make people comfortable around you and good things will like to come your way.
May the Lord Jesus Christ help us with His Grace to help us show great to Our Neighbours, Amen ππΎ
Ave! Maria!!!
By Brother AugustineMary Sochima βοΈ ( A Slave of Jesus Christ through Mary)