Johann Li's Best Work: GOSPEL REFLECTION : Rich Man and Lazarus

GOSPEL REFLECTION : Rich Man and Lazarus

Johann Li

This Gospel reverses the rich and poor of this world and the next. Lazarus, a poor beggar who was most likely crippled , sat every day beneath the window of a rich man. The rich man dined lavishly everyday and completely ignored Lazarus. Eventually, they both died and the angels carried Lazarus to heaven where he was held by Abraham. The rich man went to hell where he was parched and tormented. Looking up, the rich man saw Lazarus comforted by Abraham and still with arrogant behavior, asked Abraham to send Lazarus down to dip water onto his tongue. Abraham explained that there could be no crossing from one place to the next and that the rich man was stuck with the consequences of his earthly behavior. The man begged Abraham to send someone to his brothers to warn them that they needed to change, or they would end up as he had. Abraham reminded the man that his brothers had already been told all that, and it was now up to them whether or not they believed it.

The Sunday Gospel can be related to our world right now. The rich is getting richer, while the poor is getting poorer is what is happening to our country right now. The rich gets richer even if they dont do anything, and the poor gets poorer even if they are working hard. Rich people who can help the poor, like politicians, do not do anything to solve the problem, but instead they find more ways in getting richer. Poverty is the main reason why our country is not progressing. According to the 8 Beatitudes, all the people who are suffering on earth will be rewarded greatly by God. When the Judgement Day comes, Jesus will not look for our material wealth, but the things we have done to follow His footsteps.

I can solve this problem in my own little way by participating in outreaches in and out of the school. I can also donate food and other things to poor people. I will also respect our helpers in the house because they work hard just to serve us. And lastly, I will pray everyday for them, so Jesus can guide them with ther lives.