Among the few?
Thursday, 33rd week in Ordinary Time
1 Mac 2:15-29; Lk 19: 41-44
The very fact a few are mentioned among the Israelites who stood firm in their faith is an indication that a great number of them strayed away from it. It continued in Jesus' time too. Only a handful were ready and open enough to behold the unfolding of the promises of the Lord in and through the life of Jesus. And Jesus cries over the rest of the city.
The situation is no different today! There aren't too many who are totally convinced of what they believe and it is becoming more and more difficult to remain absolutely faithful to the truth not giving into any compromises. The question is, do I belong to the majority who seem to be namesake followers or am I among the few?