In today's Gospel, we read about the life of John the Baptist. While describing his heroic life and death, the evangelist mentions that he was just and holy.John the Batist was also praised by Our Lord as the greatest of men born on this earth. He was one who gave himself totally to God and devoted his life in bringing people to God.He had no fear of people or of their false traditions. Today , as we reflect on his life, let us ask the Lord to give us the gift of living according to our faith. There are all kinds of practices and opinions that lure us away from the faith.
Our own friends and colleagues who are attracted by the spirit of the world do often urge us to live a life away from the teachings of Jesus Christ. We too are often tempted to follow the beaten path and choose the life style of those who are concerned only with material sccess and popularity.Runnning against the current of the day would require tremendous effort.Only with the grace of God do we get the courage to live according to the spirit of the Gospel.
We should pray to have the constancy and steadiness of John the Baptist to resist the power of such allurements and live according to the demands of our faith.
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