Jeremiah brings heavy words to those who heard him preaching. In the [today's readings] the prophet speaks to us with reminders he delivered to his people: "From the day that your fathers left the land of Egypt even to this day I have sent you untiringly all my servants the prophets. Yet they have not obeyed me nor paid heed." As if those words were not strong enough, the gospel words of Jesus further speak out about what life in the kingdom of God will be like: "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters."
What do these words mean to you as you read them? Seems to be little more than the truth that at times is so difficult to swallow. Being a follower of Jesus Christ in our culture is not easy. What am I doing to stand with the Lord Jesus in what he teaches? In my day to day activities do I heed the Commandments, the Church's teachings? Or am I honest enough with myself to realize that it is so easy for me to be lackadaisical with regard to living my faith? Where do I stand?
