08/10/2021

Jesus' words  for us at the end of today's Gospel are a stark warning about the steadfastness of evil. Especially after a cleansing our devil will not give up but will find other ways to attack our souls. How many of us after hearing those words have tried to find some Hope in them? Jesus forceful preaching continues to offer the only sign; being, the sign of Jonah.

As with all of Jesus teaching it has to be understood in the greater context of his Mission as revealed and recorded from the memories of the original apostles and disciples. Jesus tells us that we must be together in our opposition to evil. The dangers which we face are powerfuly united against us. 

I have remembered this passage everytime that I have sinned again aftrer confession. To find a realistic Hope I have to remember the Way, the Truth and the Life and return to Father Son and Holy Spirit never forgetting the aid of God's Mother who was praised by the anonymous voice from the crowd later in the same Gospel.

Dear Lord, you know how difficult it is for me to keep my mind on you. Let me be cleansed of all sin and send you angel to guard me against the asaults which are always as close to me as the air I breath.