* * * * * (November 3, 2014: Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time) * * * * * “Complete my joy…” In the movie Sudden Impact (1983), hard-nosed San Francisco detective, Harry Callahan, (played by Clint Eastwood) uttered these now-famous words while challenging a would-be robber to do something stupid (specifically, to pull a gun on him): “Go ahead. Make my day”. One can hear a parallel in today’s first reading. For all intents and purposes, Paul says the same thing – “Go ahead. Make my day” – while challenging the Philippians to do something good, appealing to “any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, and compassion and mercy.” What will make Paul’s day? • Being of the same mind with others • Being of the same love with others • Being united in heart • Doing nothing out of selfishness • Putting others first • Looking out for others’ interests. Today imagine Jesus saying, “Go ahead, make my day” or if you prefer, “Complete my joy”. How can we make Jesus’ day? How can we complete his joy? Try to be of the same mind, heart and love with others. Try to do nothing out of selfishness. Try to put others first by looking out for their interests. And make your own day – and complete your own joy – in the process!
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:00:00 +0000
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