The Fire Testing
Monday, 8th week in Ordinary Time
1 Pet 1: 3-9; Mk 10: 17-27
We need to prove our mettle, to say literally, we need to prove our metal! We need to prove that we are gold, when it comes to our dedication to the Lord. The days are such that compromises are not only permitted, they are the order of the day. One has to become an expert in compromising one's values, without making major breakages. But with Lord this can never be true! Even a minor compromise is a major breakage. That is why we are to be tested in fire, the fire of daily struggles and unceasing temptations. We need to be careful because without our knowledge we would have slid into a situation of compromise. Let us be vigilant, for the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion!