![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Paul is not overcome by “all kinds of afflictions” (2 Cor 4:8). The death threats of Herod in Jesus‘ time is similar to the tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, sword in Paul‘s time as he describes in the First Reading.įollowing Jesus‘ example, St. Jesus prefers death because with it, he will then have finished the hardest part of his undertaking and be perfected or consecrated (BUT Greek version: felezow mat) to his priestly office with his own blood (Matthew Henry notes for 2006 Bible Works). The good news is that Jesus confronts the challenge with bravery and uses it as a platform to accomplish God‘s mission: “Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day | accomplish my purpose” (Lk 13:32). They asked me to leave their place during the night to avoid the threatening presence of unidentified people. I once experienced being given similar advice by my mission-partners. “Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you” (Lk 13:31). Today‘s Gospel reminds me of stories about missionaries who were forced to leave their mission areas in order to preserve their lives. The WORD in Other Words by Fr Peter Tran Xuan Vu SVD (Philippines) Thursday Week 30 in Ordinary Time, Lk 13:31-35 ![]()
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