GOSPEL REFLECTION
By Jamia Amin
September 26, 2010
Lk 16:19-31
One brutal truth we have to embrace is the division evident among all of humanity. However we deny the “triangular society”, it will still find its way to exist within us. Consequently, there will always be the obvious separation between the “poor” and the “rich”.
Lazarus, in the Gospel, had nothing but his scabs and himself. On the other hand, the rich man had everything. Even if this were the case, not even a single trace of compassion was seen from the rich man. Yes, he was happy on earth, but he paid his toll in his afterlife.
This just goes to show that we have an obligation to one another. It is our calling to exercise charity and impart love. We are given our lifetime to achieve this goal, so we should not waste it. Amidst all the predicaments we will surely stumble upon, we should always keep this task in mind – to live in communion with others through Christ.
The dismal thing about this situation is in the eyes of people, a hierarchal society is in existence. While, in the eyes of the Lord, everyone is equal. Every one is loved.
Why can’t we just see through the unprejudiced eyes of God? Then maybe, we won’t have an issue to deal with.
I know for a fact that I may not do much as compared to other older and experienced people. But having a mind set on diminishing this cruel scenario is probably a good start. If only all of us will start consulting our conscience and will start maximizing our values, then we won’t have a hard time dealing with this brutal truth.
It might be too late for us to actually do something, so why not start now? Don’t be like the rich man.
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