Good Acts in His Name

My Dear Parishioners,
 
To believe in Jesus is a great gift from God. Anyone that does a good act to another in His name is certainly blessed. Also, if someone gives you just a cup of water because you believe in the Lord, they too will receive a reward.
 
Jesus tells his disciples that there is no one who could performs great deeds such as driving out demons or healing in Jesus’ name who would speak ill of Jesus. This would be a complete contradiction of the deed they had done. Jesus continues: “ Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.”
 
However, Jesus then says that anyone who causes one of His “little ones” to sin will be punished. He continues: “it would be better for him if a great millstone was put around his neck and he was thrown into the sea.” Jesus wants his disciples and us to realize what a serious offense it is if we cause one of his little ones to sin.
 
Today may we strive to be a positive and loving presence to each person we encounter. Who knows? This also may help us have a good day!
 
God bless you,
Father Pawel