Monday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time

In today’s gospel, we find Jesus spending time with his disciples in Galilee.  He forewarns them of what his future holds for him:

"The Son of Man is to be handed over to men,
and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day."

And they were overwhelmed with grief.

This is one of several times throughout the gospels where Jesus mentions his coming torture, death, and resurrection.  Of course his dear friends were grief-stricken. 

We know that we will all die someday.  Are we living life with this in mind?

Take some time to reflect on the impact of Jesus revelation to his disciples.  How are you living each day?  Are you living the life that God has designed for you?  How do my actions or inactions impact others?  Really think about this. 

I’ve come to two conclusions during this summer of reflection.  

• We were put on this earth to care for each other—no matter what!
• We will be where we are supposed to be—God is the one in control.

Now ‘trust the process”.  Jesus knew what was ahead, as did his disciples.  I don’t know what is ahead.  Most of us don’t.  But should that really matter? 

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.