Memorial of Martin of Tours, bishop

St Martin of  Tours

Thursday. November 11

Saint Martin of Tours.

Phlmn 7-20

Lk: 17:20-25

In today’s gospel, we hear Jesus speaking about the kingdom of God. In his first sermon before he began his public ministry, Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is close at hand, repent and believe the goodness “(Mk 1:15).In today’s gospel Jesus tells the Pharisees, “The kingdom of God is among you” (Lk 17:21). 

The good news of salvation  preached by Jesus, forgiveness of sins, signs and wonders  and healings indicates that God’s Kingdom has been ushered in and through Jesus and yet Pharisees did not want to accept and recognise them. It is through metanoia or conversion of heart one can receive this kingdom.  

The kingdom comes to us  by grace to those who humbly like a child  invites  the Triune God to be the lord of their lives and walk each day in love under the guidance  of this Triune God.  

Today, we pray for a deeper understanding of  the presence of God’s kingdom which is the presence of the Holy Trinity dwelling within us and that we may realise that the same Triune God dwells in my fellow human beings and this calls for love, respect of other’s dignity and justice which flows from love. This truth is being reflected in the life of St. Martin of Tours whose feast we are celebrating today.