Attitude is everything
1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 121; Matthew 5:1–12
In the gospel, we have the beatitudes (Matt:1–12). The beatitudes are Christ’s commentaries on our attitude. They give us the perfect outline for authentic Christian life and salvation. They are a simple expression of the life and ministry of Jesus. They are not alien to Christ; he lived them, and he invites us to do the same. What kind of attitude do we have?
In the first reading, the land of Judah under Ahab’s apostasy suffered drought, while ravens were sent to care for Elijah. The Ahab government supported the worship of Baal and other gods. Elijah, whose name means Yahweh is my God, lived a life that was true to his name. He lived according to God’s will, and he was not abandoned. Christ calls us to live a life that is true to our identity as Christians. Attitude is everything! If we can live out the beatitudes, then we shall find true happiness and peace.
Let us pray.
O God, from whom all good things come, grant that we, who call on you in our need, may, at your prompting, discern what is right and, by your guidance, do it. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai
