And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them. (Mk 10:2-12)
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Jesus and the Children is an image of the care we should have for one another and for all creation. We are grateful for all those who love as Jesus loves, who care as Jesus cares, who shepherd as Jesus shepherds, who reach out and touch the world as Jesus does. Today’s photo is of Bishop Michael Martin caring for the people of Western North Carolina who were affected by the hurricane.
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
Sunday, Week XXVII, Ordinary Time
