March 2, 2019
Saturday, 7th week in Ordinary time
Sirach 17:1-13; Mark 10:13-16
The first reading brings out the majesty of being a human person. That glory and splendour arises from the fact that we have been given the very image and likeness of God. At times we create complexes within us or among us that we are fair or dark, or tall or short, or beautiful or handsome or ugly... all these do not matter at all because fundamentally we are made in the image of God.
There can be no preferential treatment or despise on the basis of gender or colour or the social roots... that would be an utter foolishness! Because the fundamental stuff, the kernel, the core of our being is the same - the image of God.
The children do not have any trouble in understanding it. That is why the Lord declares today the power of the kingdom of God is given to the Children. Without becoming a child (of God) I cannot inherit it - that's the Father's style!
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