October 19, 2022

Mass readings: Eph 3:2-12, Lk 12:38-49

Do you know what the big deal in the early church was? Well it is not such a big deal today but back then it was. Jesus brother, St. James the Just or rather our Lord’s cousin, who was bishop of Jerusalem had to call a council about this. It almost broke the church!! The big deal was …. What in the world do we do with these pagans who are claiming Christ. The leader of the pagan movement was a Jew (St. Paul) who seemed to think that anyone can be a member of the way if they but profess Christ. This blessing was a pain in the neck for the early church.

Well is there something in your life right now that is a great inconvenience? Do you think it has found it’s way in your life to bless you? Yes it has. You may not even reap the blessing but if you seek God in it, trust me there will be life. Having preached this I realize that I still feel the need to scratch someone’s face who hurt me. I gotta believe though that God will make all things new. Have a blessed day and don’t sweat it.