Tuesday of the 19th
Week in Ordinary Time - Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Today the disciples approach Jesus with the question: “Who
is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus called a child into their
midst. Then he gives the disciples an unexpected response to their question:
“If you do not become like a child, you will never enter the kingdom of
heaven.” For Jesus, it is a person who is humble in the manner of a child
(open, attentive, eager and loving), who will be the greatest in the kingdom of
heaven.
Children are a great gift to us. They have the ability to
teach us throughout our lives. Most adults think that children should imitate
them. Yet, Jesus completely reverses this thought. We adults should strive to
have the innocence, joy, frankness, and unconditional love that children
naturally embody. I wonder how our lives would be different if we truly would
follow the example of children?
I encourage you to try this for a few days. Then notice: Are
you happier, joyful and more relaxed rather than stressed, worried or cranky?
Be attentive to the children in your lives: we can learn a great deal from
them. They are wise with the wisdom of the ages.
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