Jesus's authority......

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This is the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time and the readings are as follows:

[Deuteronomy 18:15-20] [1 Corinthians 7:32-35] [Mark 1:21-28]

One of the things about this week’s reading that strike me is how Jesus teaches with authority. His authority came from within, from who He was, Emmanuel, God with us, and from the truth he taught. He communicate the truth using parables and reinforced His teachings by His miraculous power to heal and do good. His exemplary life of love and charity made Him friends of all people including lepers, tax collectors and even prostitutes.

Jesus attracted followers by preaching the truth and living a life of love and charity. Love and charity that is consistent to all – no exceptions.
As followers of Jesus, do we strive to live our lives like Him..with love and compassion for people around us?

We must try to be more and more like Jesus in our thoughts, words and deeds, in how we relate to people and react to the various situations we face in life.

“Evangelization is the witness of an authentically Christian life, given over to God in a communion that nothing should destroy and at the same time given to one’s neighbor with limitless zeal” – By Pope Paul VI.

Are we really true Christians and followers of Christ? Reflect on our lives and there lies the answers….